v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Terrified p. pr. & vb. n. Terrifying ] [ L. terrere to frighten + -fy: cf. F. terrifier, L. terrificare. See Terrific, and -fy. ] 1. To make terrible. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
If the law, instead of aggravating and terrifying sin, shall give out license, it foils itself. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten. [ 1913 Webster ]
When ye shall hear of wars . . . be not terrified. Luke xxi. 9. [ 1913 Webster ]