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   Terrify , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Terrified ; p. pr. & vb. n. Terrifying .] [L. terrere to frighten + -fy: cf. F. terrifier, L. terrificare. See Terrific, and -fy.]
   To make terrible. [Obs.]
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   If the law, instead of aggravating and terrifying sin, shall give out license, it foils itself.
   Milton.
   
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   To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten.
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   When ye shall hear of wars . . . be not terrified.
   Luke xxi. 9.
   
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