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The details of the crime horrified the nation.
They were horrified by the movie's violence.
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The clip horrified many people online, leading to over 12,300 comments on TikTok so far.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The case horrified people around the world, with Gisèle being declared a hero by many for speaking out.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Some of Westover's stories will horrify, others are heart-wrenching and all will leave you with a compassionate view of her search for education and liberation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Everybody immediately is horrified at the thought of this Emma woman coming after one of them in a way that they’re only supposed to do to each other.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The case horrified people around the world, with Gisèle being declared a hero by many for speaking out.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Some of Westover's stories will horrify, others are heart-wrenching and all will leave you with a compassionate view of her search for education and liberation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Everybody immediately is horrified at the thought of this Emma woman coming after one of them in a way that they’re only supposed to do to each other.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Horrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horrify. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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