terrification noun. [,tɛrɪfɪ'keɪʃ(ǝ)n] Chiefly Scot. E17.
[Latin terrificatio(n-), from terrificat- pa. ppl stem of terrificare: see TERRIFY, -ATION.]
1. The action of terrifying a person or animal; the condition of being terrified; consternation; a state of terror or alarm. E17.

2. A source of alarm or dismay; a troublesome person. rare. E19.

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