horrify
1. [ verb ] fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Synonyms: alarm appall appal dismay
Examples:

"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview" "The news of the executions horrified us"

Related terms: frighten shock horror alarm
2. [ verb ] cause to feel horror
Examples:

"The news of the executions horrified us"

Related terms: frighten shock
Similar spelling:   hoary_pea