Answer:

petrify

Answer	Crossword Clue
PETRIFY	Immobilize, as with fear
PETRIFY	Immobilize
PETRIFY	Scare stiff

PETRIFY	Become stone.
PETRIFY	Scare and then some
PETRIFY	Paralyze with fear

Crossword

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