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    terrifying
    /ˈtɛrɪfʌɪɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. causing extreme fear: "the terrifying events of the past few weeks"

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  2. Terrifying means very frightening, such as a terrifying experience or ordeal. Learn how to pronounce it, see related words and phrases, and get translations in different languages.

  3. 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid: "She was terrified that he would lie to her" (Jodi Picoult). See Synonyms at frighten. 2. To drive or force by arousing fear: "The few who survived had long ago been terrified into complete intellectual surrender" (George Orwell). [Latin terrificāre, from terrificus, terrific; see terrific .]

  4. Learn the meaning of terrifying, an adjective that describes something that causes terror or apprehension. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries for terrifying.

  5. If something is terrifying, it makes you very frightened. I still find it terrifying to find myself surrounded by large numbers of horses. Rabies has been described as one of the most terrifying diseases known to man. Synonyms: frightening, scary [informal], alarming, appalling More Synonyms of terrifying.

  6. If something is terrifying, it makes you feel extremely afraid. Even if your little sister loves the scary roller coaster at the amusement park, you might still find it terrifying.

  7. Learn the meaning of terrifying, an adjective that describes something that makes somebody feel extremely frightened. See how to use it in sentences and check its pronunciation and synonyms.

  8. Find 106 words that mean causing fear or striking with fear, such as frightening, scary, horrifying, and terrifying. See also antonyms, related words, and translations of terrifying.