Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Struck with horror; horrified.
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- adjective See
horror-struck
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective stricken with horror
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Examples
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In 1847 a census taker among the African American population in Philadelphia expressed his shock at this phenomenon: My heart is sick, my soul is horror-stricken at what my eyes behold. . .
A Renegade History of the United States Thaddeus Russell 2010
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Consul Lingford exploded, staring horror-stricken at the man whom he had invited to lunch.
Bunches of Knuckles 2010
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Lilian, clutching the railing so spasmodically that a bruising hurt was left in her finger-ends for days, gazed horror-stricken at a yellow-haired, wild-eyed giant whom she recognized as the man who was to be her husband.
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Hegan stared at his chief, then passed his horror-stricken gaze on to Dede, who nodded in sympathy.
Chapter XXIII 2010
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(Stopping abruptly and looking at her horror-stricken.)
THEFT 2010
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As Mike was about to drink from the Solo cup, my mom walked in, horror-stricken.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters Jack Canfield 2010
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I walk around as a lunatic, horror-stricken and lost, completely helpless … what should I do?
Crossing Mandelbaum Gate Kai Bird 2010
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As Mike was about to drink from the Solo cup, my mom walked in, horror-stricken.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters Jack Canfield 2010
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As Mike was about to drink from the Solo cup, my mom walked in, horror-stricken.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters Jack Canfield 2010
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As Mike was about to drink from the Solo cup, my mom walked in, horror-stricken.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters Jack Canfield 2010
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