horror
intermediateB2/ˈhɔːrər/ · hor-ror
An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
Meanings
An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
خوف، دھچکا یا نفرت کا شدید احساس۔
خوفناک
khaufnaak
Common Collocations
- horror movie
- horror story
- horror film
Example Sentences
The horror movie kept me up all night.
خوفناک فلم نے مجھے ساری رات جگائے رکھا۔
Khaufnaak film ne mujhe saari raat jagaye rakha.
She felt a sense of horror as the lights went out.
جب روشنی چلی گئی تو اس نے حیرت کا احساس کیا۔
Jab roshni chali gayi to us ne hairat ka ehsaas kiya.
His story was filled with horror and dread.
اس کی کہانی خوف اور دہشت سے بھری ہوئی تھی۔
Us ki kahani khauf aur dahshat se bhari hui thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of horror movies that make you jump.
Imagine a dark room with sudden ghostly appearances.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواب کا جانا میں نے دیکھا ہے، کیا کبھی خوابوں میں بھی خوف آتا ہے؟
Khawab ka jana maine dekha hai, Kya kabhi khwabon mein bhi khauf aata hai?
I have seen the departure of a dream, Does fear ever visit even in dreams?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوف جھوٹ کا بوجھ ہے
Khauf jhoot ka bojh hai
Fear is the burden of lies.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "horror" — to shudder
First known use: 14th century
The word 'horror' was derived from the Latin term 'horrere', meaning 'to shudder' or 'to tremble' and has been a part of English vocabulary since the 14th century.