horrific
adjective
hor·rif·ic
hȯ-ˈri-fik 
hä-
: having the power to horrify
a horrific account of the tragedy
Synonyms of horrific
Examples of horrific in a Sentence
horrific images of the devastation spurred many people to give generously
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This bill would omit many of the standard responsibilities for financial institutions that were put in place to protect national security after the horrific attacks of 9/11.
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Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Lasko suffered the injury during a horrific collision in a game earlier this week.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
But as the days dragged on, headlines about power outages and water shortages took a back seat to a far more gruesome and horrific reality.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The discovery of the children is reminiscent of past horrific cases of family abuse.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Lasko suffered the injury during a horrific collision in a game earlier this week.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
But as the days dragged on, headlines about power outages and water shortages took a back seat to a far more gruesome and horrific reality.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The discovery of the children is reminiscent of past horrific cases of family abuse.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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“Horrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horrific. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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