Sentences with Petrify

The ghost stories around the campfire had the power to petrify the campers, making them hesitant to sleep.

The thought of presenting in front of the entire class would petrify many students, causing anxiety and fear.

As the eerie footsteps echoed in the dark alley, a sense of dread began to petrify the detective on the midnight stakeout.

The suspenseful plot twists in the novel were designed to petrify the readers, keeping them on the edge of their seats.