Synonyms for terrifying
ter·ri·fy·ing

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1. terrific, terrifyingadjective

   causing extreme terror

   "a terrifying wail"

   Synonyms:
   wondrous, tremendous, terrific, howling(a), wonderful, marvellous, fantastic, marvelous, rattling(a), grand

   Antonyms:
   unalarming

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1. super scaryadjective

   it was terrifying to see him like that

   Submitted by cadenshouey on March 25, 2023  

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1. List of paraphrases for "terrifying":

   frightening, appalling, scary, terrible, horrifying, horrific, fearsome, dreadful, horrendous, chilling, horrible, creepy, shocking, daunting, awful

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1. Allison Keene of Collider.com:

   He's truly terrifying and represents our worst, most selfish instincts to get whatever we desire, at whatever cost.

2. Angela Hernandez:

   I'm sitting here in the hospital, laughing with my sister until she makes broken bones hurt, i've met some of the most beautiful human beings that I think I'll ever meet in my entire life. I've experienced something so unique and terrifying... I can't imagine that there isn't a bigger purpose for me in this life. I don't know, you guys, life is incredible.

3. Ben Affleck:

   It's terrifying and inspiring and really exciting because it's one of most iconic, fascinating characters ever created in American drama.

4. Zhang Wuzong:

   Creditors will come to retrieve their debts, and not just the banks, your personal assets are frozen, and you will be sued. It is terrifying, so why don't these bosses simply run away?

5. Dave Bautista:

   I don’t know who this guy was, but it’s not Austin Butler. It’s not Elvis, his voice is different, his look is different. Everything about his demeanor is terrifying.