悚 (sǒng) - Terrified, horrified, frightened — describes a state of

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Terrified, horrified, frightened — describes a state of intense fear or dread.

Terrified, horrified, frightened — describes a state of

Usage highlights

Shudder with fearFeel horrorTerrified and tremblingA feeling of dreadHorrifiedFear and trepidation

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 恐— terror, fright
  • 惊— alarm, shock

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— tranquil, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I felt a shiver of fear (悚然) run down my spine.
  • The news filled everyone with horror (悚惧).
  • The eerie silence was frightening (令人悚栗).

Collocations

  • Shudder with fear(悚然)
  • Feel horror(悚惧)
  • Terrified and trembling(悚栗)
  • A feeling of dread(悚悚)
  • Horrified(惊悚)
  • Fear and trepidation(惶悚)

Idioms

  • Trembling with fear(毛骨悚然)
  • A shocking and terrifying story(悚人听闻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe a deep, visceral fear.
  • Commonly appears in classical Chinese texts and horror genres.

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