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petrify <-ies> [ˈpetrɪfaɪ] VB trans

petrify (fear)

petrify (development)

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He was accepted despite protests that petrified the assembly. en.wikipedia.org

The guy chased my daughter and friend, petrified the life out of them. www.thetelegram.com

They are very aggressive creatures that attack intruders on sight, attempting to trample, gore, or petrify them. en.wikipedia.org

He has a tendency to petrify his victims. en.wikipedia.org

It titillates, it petrifies, but most importantly, it tells you a story which is daunting, imaginative and unconventional. en.wikipedia.org

Catastrophe is also capable of petrifying characters. en.wikipedia.org

If 20,000 entries don't petrify you, nothing will. www.thehindu.com

She has to transport a boulder made of petrified reverse wood that naturally terrifies (petrifies) everyone else. en.wikipedia.org

It intimidates its foe by raising its head high and glaring at them, usually petrifying enemies. en.wikipedia.org

His esper capability is using his telekinesis to burrow through the ground and to petrify people using a gemstone on his belt. en.wikipedia.org

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