Synonyms of scarify

scarify

verb

as in to frighten

to strike with fear

that foolish woman would be scarified by a mouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frighten
• scare
• terrify
• startle
• spook
• terrorize
• horrify
• shock
• shake
• panic
• fright
• alarm
• affright
• appal
• make one's flesh crawl
• give one the creeps
• alarum
• make one's flesh creep
• shake up
• amaze
• appall
• worry
• disturb
• distract
• emasculate
• dismay
• discomfort
• daunt
• jolt
• awe
• demoralize
• dispirit
• astound
• distress
• unsettle
• floor
• disquiet
• upset
• unnerve
• psych (out)
• perturb
• disconcert
• unstring
• discompose
• unman
• bowl over
• chill
• undo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassure
• assure
• comfort
• soothe
• cheer
• encourage
• steel
• console
• inspire
• solace
• hearten
• embolden

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