petrified

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

So scared you cannot move, or turned to stone.

Meanings of «petrified»

1 · adjective

turned into stone, or very hard like stone

The ancient wood in this cave has slowly petrified.

2 · adjective

extremely frightened and unable to move

She stood petrified when the dog ran toward her.

Similar: terrifiedscared stiffparalyzed with fear

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The difference between similar words

feeling fear, from some to a lot

scaredafraid; the everyday wordI'm scared of the dark.

terrifiedextremely scaredShe was terrified of flying.

petrifiedso scared that you cannot moveHe stood petrified as the dog came closer.

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