terrifying
adjective
ter·ri·fy·ing
ˈter-ə-ˌfī-iŋ 
ˈte-rə-
1
: causing terror or apprehension
2
: of a formidable nature
terrifyingly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of terrifying in a Sentence
The thought of dying alone was terrifying.
heard a terrifying noise coming from the next room
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Tracy Sierra drops you right into her terrifying scenario.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
Grier plays Dawn's mom Athena, who takes care of her daughter and grandson (Joshua J. Williams), harbors a dark secret and has terrifying visions – including a monstrous washing machine – around the house that may or may not be real.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
Grier plays Dawn's mom Athena, who takes care of her daughter and grandson (Joshua J. Williams), harbors a dark secret and has terrifying visions – including a monstrous washing machine – around the house that may or may not be real.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Terrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrifying. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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