How Do You Spell TERRIFIES?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛɹɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "terrifies" contains the letter combination "fies" that can be confusing for non-native English speakers. The correct pronunciation of the word is /ˈter.ə.faɪz/, where the "f" sound is spelled with the letters "fies" but is actually pronounced as "vies". The word "terrify" is a verb that means to fill someone with intense fear, and it is important to spell it correctly to avoid misunderstandings and miscommunications.

TERRIFIES Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "terrifies" is derived from the base word "terrify." It refers to the action of causing extreme fear, horror, or terror in someone. When something or someone terrifies an individual, it elicits an overwhelming sense of alarm or dread which can be paralyzing. This strong emotional response is typically triggered by a real or perceived threat, danger, or a deeply unsettling event or experience.

    To terrify someone means to instill a profound state of terror or fright in them, often accompanied by physical manifestations such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, or an adrenaline rush. The intensity of the fear resulting from being terrified can sometimes hinder a person's ability to function properly, as the instinctive fight-or-flight response may be activated.

    Terrifying experiences can vary greatly among individuals depending on their fears, vulnerabilities, or traumatic encounters. These experiences can range from encountering a dangerous animal or surviving a life-threatening event, to experiencing vivid nightmares or being deeply frightened by fictional elements like scary movies or horror novels.

    The term "terrify" can also be used metaphorically, beyond its literal meaning, to express extreme and overwhelming emotions or reactions that are not necessarily fear-related. In such cases, it conveys a profound sense of intimidation, causing someone to be extremely anxious, worried, or completely overwhelmed by an idea, a person, or a situation.

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Etymology of TERRIFIES

The word "terrifies" is derived from the verb "terrify". The etymology of "terrify" can be traced back to the Latin word "terrificare", which is a combination of "terrere" (meaning "to frighten") and the suffix "-ficare" (denoting "to cause or make"). The word "terrificare" eventually evolved into "terrify" in Middle English, which retains the same meaning of instilling fear or terror in someone.

Similar spelling words for TERRIFIES

Conjugate verb Terrifies

CONDITIONAL

I would terrifies
you would terrifies
he/she/it would terrifies
we would terrifies
they would terrifies
I would terrify
we would terrify
you would terrify
he/she/it would terrify
they would terrify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be terrifying
you would be terrifying
he/she/it would be terrifying
we would be terrifying
they would be terrifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have terrifies
you would have terrifies
he/she/it would have terrifies
we would have terrifies
they would have terrifies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been terrifying
you would have been terrifying
he/she/it would have been terrifying
we would have been terrifying
they would have been terrifying

FUTURE

I will terrify
you will terrify
he/she/it will terrify
we will terrify
they will terrify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be terrifying
you will be terrifying
he/she/it will be terrifying
we will be terrifying
they will be terrifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have terrified
you will have terrified
he/she/it will have terrified
we will have terrified
they will have terrified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been terrifying
you will have been terrifying
he/she/it will have been terrifying
we will have been terrifying
they will have been terrifying

IMPERATIVE

you terrify
we let´s terrify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to terrify

PAST

I terrified
you terrified
he/she/it terrified
we terrified
they terrified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was terrifying
you were terrifying
he/she/it was terrifying
we were terrifying
they were terrifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

terrified

PAST PERFECT

I had terrified
you had terrified
he/she/it had terrified
we had terrified
they had terrified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been terrifying
you had been terrifying
he/she/it had been terrifying
we had been terrifying
they had been terrifying

PRESENT

I terrify
you terrify
he/she/it terrifies
we terrify
they terrify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am terrifying
you are terrifying
he/she/it is terrifying
we are terrifying
they are terrifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

terrifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have terrified
you have terrified
he/she/it has terrified
we have terrified
they have terrified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been terrifying
you have been terrifying
he/she/it has been terrifying
we have been terrifying
they have been terrifying
I would have terrified
we would have terrified
you would have terrified
he/she/it would have terrified
they would have terrified

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