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petrifying

/ˌpɛtrɪˈfaɪzɪŋ/ adjective · British & US

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What does petrifying mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of shock, horror, or amazement; extremely frightening or impressive.

Example

"The petrifying sight of the abandoned house at night was enough to keep anyone away."

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Words that share this root

petrify frighten terrify dread

What's another word for petrifying?

frightening terrifying dreadful appalling horrific shocking

What's the opposite of petrifying?

calming soothing reassuring

Rhymes with petrifying

terrifying frightening nightmarish shocking