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terrifying

/ˌtɛrɪˈfaɪɪŋ/ adjective · British & US

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What does terrifying mean?

adjective

Causing fear or dread; extremely frightening.

Example

"The horror movie was terrifying, with jump scares and a creepy atmosphere."

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Words that share this root

terror fright dread appall

What's another word for terrifying?

frightening horrific appalling dreadful fearsome ghastly

What's the opposite of terrifying?

calming soothing reassuring

Rhymes with terrifying

terrifying frightening terrify fright