Petrify(verb)
Turn into stone; or make someone extremely afraid.
Hindi meaning:पत्थर बन जाना / भयभीत कर देना
Synonyms: Terrify, Paralyze, Transfix, Fossilize
Antonyms: Reassure, Calm, Comfort, Animate
Example: The sudden scream petrified everyone in the room.
Trick to remember: Petra means rock—fear itna ho ki banda rock jaisa freeze ho जाए, that’s petrify.
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