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petrified
[/ˈpetrɪfaɪd/]
adjective
petrificado
1.
extremely frightened or scared
She was petrified when she saw the snake.
Ela ficou petrificada quando viu a cobra.
2.
converted into stone or a stone-like substance through fossilization
The petrified wood was millions of years old.
A madeira petrificada tinha milhões de anos.
3.
unable to move or act due to extreme fear
He stood petrified, unable to speak.
Ele ficou petrificado, incapaz de falar.
Synonyms
terrified
frightened
scared
panic-stricken
fossilized
Antonyms
calm
unafraid
courageous
brave
composed
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
petrificado
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
petrificado
Standard usage
São Paulo
petrificado
Standard usage
Portugal
petrificado
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
petrified with fear
petrified stiff
frozen with fear (similar concept)
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