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Definition petrified in American English

petrified adjective

adjective
/ˈpetrɪˌfaɪd/
1

extremely frightened, especially so that you cannot move or decide what to do

Example

The boy just sat there petrified.

Example

She is absolutely petrified of snakes.

Synonyms and related words
afraid frightened scared
2

a petrified plant or animal has died and gradually changed into stone

Definition petrified in American English