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Petrified

Petrified | Petrifies

Petrified meaning

Having undergone the process of petrification (transformation into a stony substance); turned to stone. | Extremely afraid.

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Example sentences (20)

Petrified Forest, AZ – Thirty-three years ago, paleontologist Bryan Small discovered remains of a brand new dinosaur at Petrified Forest National Park.

Advocate depute Ali Murray previously told the court the woman was "shocked and petrified" and was afraid of what he would do and pretended to be asleep.

Alarmed, the petrified parent took her pride and joy to the pediatric hospital so they could relieve him of his respiratory interloper.

Although the victim – who KentOnline has decided not to name – did not wish to submit an impact statement, “he was completely petrified”, the prosecutor added.

As Daniel takes to the witness box and tells the court how Justin relentlessly stalked Daisy, she’s about to do a runner, completely petrified to stand.

Cameron says: "I was petrified, I have seen it before, I thought i'm not going to get the decision.

Childminder Hilary Sharpe said in a sworn statement that children she looks after in her house, some 300 metres from the quarry, are “terrified” of the blasts, while her dogs are “petrified”.

Direct eye contact with a basilisk resulted in a quick death, although an indirect stare would only cause the victim to become petrified.

Her acts of defiance cast a hot light on the hypocrisy of celebrity and of women petrified to speak to social justice causes for fear of losing fans, wealth, status, and the 'love' of men.

I am absolutely petrified that is going to happen.

If you’re stopping at Yellowstone National Park in the Summer, it’s worth considering a memorable trail ride through the petrified forest.

I was so petrified that I began hyperventilating.

Rupali Ganguly recalls nerve-wracking initial days on Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, was petrified of Ratna Pathak Shah: 'Satish Shah would bet.

Their sons were left "petrified" by the devastating fires as over 30,000 people were evacuated from the island yesterday.

The petrified pooch had been spotted by coastal path walkers and a fisherman who quickly raised the alarm to the emergency services.

But another shopper shared a less joyous experience; her mum had secured a similar decoration, which ended up being too intimidating for her children during the holidays, admitting they were "petrified" of the festive figure.

CCTV from inside the hotel showed visibly petrified Lars darting through the lobby, sneaking into elevators and peering out windows.

Earlier at the hearing, Mr Salmond has questioned why the Foreign Office is “so petrified” by meetings between Humza Yousaf and foreign leaders.

Giant waves were crashing over my head, and I was petrified.

He must have been absolutely petrified at that moment.