as in frightening
causing fear
heard a terrifying noise coming from the next room
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as in scaring
to strike with fear
the prospect of speaking in front of a huge crowd of people absolutely terrifies me
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Recent Examples of terrifying
Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
The prosthetic detail on Klum's face and hands was simply terrifying.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Understanding market history helps – while each crisis feels unique and terrifying in the moment, volatility and downturns are normal parts of the market cycle.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Tasha and Dakota Adams describe the peak Oath Keeper years of 2016 to 2018 as a chaotic, terrifying regime under the Rhodes dictatorship.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Keep It Respectful The mere thought of a paranormal presence on your property might be terrifying, but there’s no reason to take it out on the ghosts.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
The prosthetic detail on Klum's face and hands was simply terrifying.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Understanding market history helps – while each crisis feels unique and terrifying in the moment, volatility and downturns are normal parts of the market cycle.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Tasha and Dakota Adams describe the peak Oath Keeper years of 2016 to 2018 as a chaotic, terrifying regime under the Rhodes dictatorship.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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For example, people often dodge screenings and diagnostic tests to avoid the frightening possibility of discovering cancer.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Demi Moore is sharing scary photos of a frightening side of her character in the body horror movie The Substance.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Beyoncé knows what the real scariest day of the year is.Michael Savio, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remember to ask questions to get a clear understanding of your partners’ personal views, and try your best not to shy away from the scarier aspects of the discussions—such as death or afterlife.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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While Malloy's candidacy represents a clear challenge to Sanders' decades-long dominance in Vermont politics, the senator's enduring popularity and political influence remain formidable.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE could collaborate, turning the Gulf region into a formidable hydrogen production and export hub.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Give Back To Maui After the horrible 2023 wildfires in Maui, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua reopened on October 8, 2023, and it’s been going strong and welcoming guests with open arms since then.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is also a great matchup against a horrible Jaguars passing defense.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile Kelly Oubre, who was terrible with the Warriors, has found success with Philadelphia.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Elsbeth and Kaya are suspicious of Roselyn, even after Valentina’s quick assessment — supported by the medical examiner — that Claude’s death was a terrible accident.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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In-office treatments have been around for a while, but innovations in at-home hair removal devices make the process far less intimidating and costly for those seeking longer-term results beyond what an electric shaver can provide.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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Libby also often hiked the Monon High Bridge trail and was never scared to cross the bridge, which is famous and intimidating for its height and the big gaps between the wooden steps.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Terrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrifying. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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