Horror Synonyms

51 horror synonyms include terror, fear, fear and trembling, fearfulness, fright, alarm, panic, dread, trepidation, and awfulness. Horror is a noun, and its antonyms are delight and satisfaction. Here are some additional synonyms for "horror" with example sentences.

Another word for Horror

51 other ways to say horror.

1. fearfulness

  • trepidation  
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  • terror  
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  • panic
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  • fright  
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  • fearfulness  
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  • fear and trembling  
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  • fear
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  • dread  
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  • alarm  
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2. frightfulness

  • savagery  
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  • outrage  
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  • hideousness  
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  • gruesomeness  
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  • ghastliness  
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  • frightfulness  
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  • cruelty  
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  • crime
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  • barbarity  
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  • awfulness  
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  • atrocity  
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3. consternation

  • shock  
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  • perturbation  
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  • outrage  
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  • distress
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  • dismay  
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  • disgust
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  • consternation  
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  • alarm  
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4. loathe

  • loathe  
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  • have a strong aversion to  
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  • hate  
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  • greatly dislike  
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  • detest  
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  • be unable to bear/stand  
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  • abominate
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  • abhor
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5. monkey

  • varmint  
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  • tyke  
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  • terror  
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  • scapegrace  
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  • scamp  
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  • scallywag  
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  • scallion  
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  • rascal  
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  • rapscallion  
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  • perisher  
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  • monkey  
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  • imp  
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  • holy terror  
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  • hellion  
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  • devil  
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Use horror in a Sentence

horror movies can scare sensitive viewers.

She read the horror novel late.

The horror movie terrified the audience.