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terrifying

UK
/ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛr.ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

terrifyingadjective
more terrifying
Comp.
most terrifying
Super.
UK
/ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
The terrifying movie left the audience in shock.
Le film terrifiant a laissé le public sous le choc.
Additional translations
effrayantEmployé pour insister sur l’effet de peur; registre courant.
Synonyms
frightening
scary
horrifying
alarming
dreadful
appalling
shocking
fearsome
intimidating
spine-chilling
Antonyms
comforting
reassuring
pleasant
terrifyingnoun
UK
/ˈter.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈter.əˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
terrorisationAction de faire régner une peur extrême.
The terrifying of the villagers continued for weeks.
La terrorisation des villageois a duré des semaines.
terrifyverb

terrifying

Gerund

terrified
Past Simple
terrified
Past Participle
terrifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈtɛr.ə.faɪ/
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.
Le bruit soudain et fort a suffi à terrifier les enfants.
effrayerSouvent employé quand l’idée de peur est plus générale que « terrifier ».
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.
Le bruit soudain et fort a suffi à effrayer les enfants.
Additional translations
épouvanterRegistre plus littéraire.
Synonyms
frighten
scare
alarm
horrify
intimidate
petrify
appall
dismay
Antonyms
calm
comfort
reassure

Definitions

terrifyingadjective
Causing extreme fear or dread.
The terrifying movie left the audience in shock.
terrifyingnoun
The act or process of instilling extreme fear.
The terrifying of the villagers continued for weeks.
terrifyverb
To fill with terror or great fear.
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.
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