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PETRIFY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Petrify.

How to pronounce petrify:

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Petrify - as a verb

Cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright

Example: "The horror petrified his feelings"

Change into stone

Example: "The wood petrified with time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lapidify

Make rigid and set into a conventional pattern

Example: "Rigidify the training schedule"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ossifyrigidify

Example Sentences

"The ancient artifact had the power to petrify anyone who touched it."
"The snake's venom can quickly petrify its prey."
"The petrifying sight of a giant shark kept swimmers out of the water."
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Word Game Points

Is PETRIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, petrify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PETRIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PETRIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, petrify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PETRIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PETRIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, petrify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PETRIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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