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petrifica

[pɛ.tri.ˈfi.kɐ]
verb
petrifies; turns to stone
1. Third person singular present indicative of petrificar; to turn into stone or become stone-like
The intense heat petrifies the wood.
O calor intenso petrifica a madeira.
2. To frighten or terrify someone so much that they become motionless
The horror movie petrifies the audience.
O filme de horror petrifica a audiência.
3. To make rigid or immobile; to paralyze with fear
Fear petrifies him.
O medo o petrifica.
Synonyms
aterrorizaassustaimobilizafossilizacongela
Antonyms
tranquilizaacalmalibertamobiliza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
petrifica
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
petrifica
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

petrificado de medo (petrified with fear)
deixar alguém petrificado (to leave someone petrified)
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