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horror story

noun

Definitions

  1. A fictional narrative of horrifying and often supernatural events.

    • The film is based on a horror story by Edgar Allan Poe.

  2. A disturbing rumour.

    • We've heard horror stories about people being attacked in the elevator.

  3. An unpleasant experience.

    • It was more of a horror story than a vacation.
    • The French election is straying from the script. It was meant to be a predictable remake. It has turned into a thriller. It could end up as a horror story.

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