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terrifier Synonyms

Another word for terrifier

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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing that causes extreme fear, terror, or alarm.

Usage Example

"The mythical beast was known throughout the ancient folklore as a relentless frightener of local villagers."

Strongest
frightener
scarer
terrorizer
Strong
intimidator
menace

Opposites of terrifier

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

comforter
consoler
pacifier
soother
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• Nearby Words

terrific
terrifically
terrified
terrifier
terrify
terrifying
terrifyingly

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