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terrifying Synonyms

Another word for terrifying

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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing extreme fear, dread, or panic.

Usage Example

"Navigating the narrow mountain pass during the blizzard was a frightening experience for the drivers."

Strongest
frightening
horrifying
petrifying
Strong
spine-chilling
hair-raising
blood-curdling
alarming
scary
dreadful
chilling

Opposites of terrifying

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

comforting
reassuring
calming
soothing
See all opposites of terrifying

• Nearby Words

terrified
terrifier
terrify
terrifying
terrifyingly
terrine
territorial

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