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terrify Synonyms

Another word for terrify

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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone or an animal to feel extreme fear, dread, or panic.

Usage Example

"The sudden rumble of thunder seemed to petrify the young puppy."

Strongest
petrify
horrify
Strong
frighten
scare
panic
terrorize
alarm
intimidate
Weak
appall
daunt

Opposites of terrify

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

reassure
comfort
calm
soothe
embolden
heartened
See all opposites of terrify

• Nearby Words

terrifically
terrified
terrifier
terrify
terrifying
terrifyingly
terrine

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