Definition of Petrified

extremely afraid

Examples of Petrified in a sentence

Ashley is petrified of flying which is why she plans on travelling by bus to Houston for her nephew’s wedding.  🔊

The cat stared back at the dog with a terrified look that demonstrated how truly petrified she was of the Rottweiler.  🔊

Don became petrified when the caller hung up after warning him that if he did not back off he would be kidnapped.  🔊

Although Rick was petrified as waited for his interview, he did such a great job that they immediately offered him the position.  🔊

As a child I was petrified that I would be kidnapped by a cannibal, becoming that person’s dinner.  🔊

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