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Definition petrified in British English

petrified adjective

adjective
/ˈpetrɪfaɪd/
1

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

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 British English