FRIGHTENING

/ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/ ► audio Scrabble 19 Words With Friends 22

Definition

  1. noun the act of inspiring with fear. — synonyms: terrorization, terrorisation
  2. adjective causing fear or dread or terror. — synonyms: awful, dire, direful, dread(a), dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome

Examples

  • “Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily.”
  • “Riding the rollercoaster was a frightening experience.”

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