horror horror /ˈhɔrɝ/

noun

1. () Intense and profound fear  ( horror )
   intense and profound fear
    The horror movie kept me awake all night.
   The horror movie kept me awake all night.
   
   
2. () Something that inspires horror; something horrible  ( horror )
   something that inspires horror; something horrible
    The painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him
   the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him
   
3. () Intense aversion  ( repugnance , repulsion , horror , revulsion )
   intense aversion
     The horror movie sent shivers down her spine and made her cover her eyes.
   The horror movie sent shivers down her spine and made her cover her eyes.