
Horror
Emotional Impact
Emphasizes the intense, often negative emotions triggered in situations.

People felt a deep horror after the tragic event.
Not Literal
It's often used figuratively to describe witnessing something shocking.

The documentary brought the horror of the crisis to light.
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AbominationAlarmDismayDreadFearFrightPanicRevulsionTerror
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