Petrify meaning and example sentences

Learning Petrify in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Petrify: Taşlaşmak; Dehşete düşürmek

Example sentences

  • The sudden escalation of the conflict managed to petrify the local population, who feared for their safety.
  • The sudden escalation of the conflict managed to petrify the local population, who feared for their safety. (Çatışmanın ani tırmanışı, güvenliklerinden endişe eden yerel halkı dehşete düşürmeyi başardı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Petrify when the meaning is "Taşlaşmak; Dehşete düşürmek".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Petrify with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.