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frightening Synonyms

Another word for frightening

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• adjective (Context 1)

Making someone afraid or anxious; causing fear, alarm, or dread.

Usage Example

"Navigating the narrow mountain pass during the blizzard was a scary experience for all the passengers."

Strongest
scary
terrifying
alarming
Strong
frightful
startling
chilling
hair-raising
intimidating
unnerving
daunting

Opposites of frightening

The opposite of frightening shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comforting
reassuring
calming
soothing
encouraging
welcoming
See all opposites of frightening

• Nearby Words

fright
frighten
frightened
frightening
frighteningly
frightful
frightfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frightening. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frightening
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