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If horrific means to make horrible, does terrific mean to make terrible?


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Once upon a time it did mean that, but the meaning has changed over time. It is still sometimes used with that meaning, but that is unusual.
Currrent definitions:
very great or intense; "a terrific noise"; "a terrific thunderstorm storm"; "fought a terrific battle"
fantastic: extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; "a fantastic trip to the Orient"; "the film was fantastic!"; "a howling success"; "a marvelous collection of rare books"; "had a rattling conversation about politics"; "a tremendous achievement"
causing extreme terror; "a terrifying wail"