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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

petrification

/ˌpɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does petrification mean?

noun

The process of turning into stone, or the state of being turned into stone. A feeling of being frozen in shock or fear.

Example

"The sudden realization of her mortality led to a state of petrification."

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