terrifying

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/

Noun

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Verb

terrifying verb

To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
To menace or intimidate.
To make terrible.

Adjective

terrifying adjective

Frightening or intimidating.
Of a formidable nature; terrific

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Synonyms

alarming terrific fearsome frightening scary fearful horrifying frightful dreaded spooky nightmarish horrible distressing terrible dreadful horrific

Associated

exhilarating nightmares ordeal hallucinations visions paranormal nightmare creature monsters ghosts

Rhymes

gratifying mystifying edifying prying satisfying electrifying horrifying trying intensifying underlying

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