Petrify Past Tense

The past tense of Petrify is petrified.

1. petrify

verb. ['ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪ'] cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned.

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Etymology

  • petrificare (Malayalam)
  • petra (Latin)

Rhymes with Petrify

  • acidify
  • amplify
  • beatify
  • calcify
  • certify
  • clarify
  • classify
  • codify
  • crucify
  • decertify
  • declassify
  • deify
  • demystify
  • detoxify
  • dignify
  • disqualify
  • diversify
  • diversify
  • falsify
  • glorify

How do you pronounce petrify?

Pronounce petrify as ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪ.

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2. petrify

verb. ['ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪ'] make rigid and set into a conventional pattern.

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Etymology

  • petrificare (Malayalam)
  • petra (Latin)

3. petrify

verb. ['ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪ'] change into stone.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • petrificare (Malayalam)
  • petra (Latin)