orrore

horror; dread

noun or-ROH-reh Rare

Origin: Latin horror (shuddering), from horrere (to bristle)

Usage Note

Orrore expresses strong revulsion or fright. The common exclamation che orrore! (how horrible!) is used to condemn something disgusting or wrong. Do not confuse with terrore (terror, more physical fear) or paura (fear, more general). Plural: gli orrori.

Examples

"Il film dell'orrore l'ha spaventata."

Natural Translation

The horror film frightened her.

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