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[ adjective ] causing extreme terror

Synonyms

terrific

Examples

"a terrifying wail"

Used in print

(Leo Lemon, "Catch Up With" and "Something to...)

The effect , needless to say , is almost terrifying , and though at_times a_bit obscure , the film is certainly a much needed catharsis for the `` repressed '' movie-goer .

(S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)

Fourteen of the sculptures you took posses properties of a most curious and terrifying nature , as you will observe when your limbs begin to wither and your hair falls_out in patches .

Related terms

alarming

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