horror
UK: ˈhɒrə | US: ˈhɔːrər
n. an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
n. a thing or situation causing such a feeling
n. a genre of fiction or film intended to scare or unsettle
The word "horror" originates from the Latin horrēre, meaning "to tremble or shudder," reflecting a physical reaction to fear or revulsion. The suffix -or denotes a state or condition, forming a noun. Over time, "horror" evolved to describe both the emotional response and the stimuli provoking it, later becoming associated with a genre of art designed to elicit fear.
She felt a wave of horror when she saw the shadowy figure.
The movie is a classic of the horror genre.
His eyes widened in horror at the gruesome scene.
The villagers spoke of the horror lurking in the abandoned house.
The documentary exposed the horrors of war.