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hair-rais·ing | \ ˈher-ˌrā-ziŋ 
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\Definition of hair-raising
: causing terror, excitement, or astonishment
hair-raising stories
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hair-raisingly \ ˈher-ˌrā-ziŋ-lē \ adverb
\ adverbSynonyms for hair-raising
Synonyms
- alarming,
- dire,
- direful,
- dread,
- dreadful,
- fearful,
- fearsome,
- forbidding,
- formidable,
- frightening,
- frightful,
- ghastly,
- horrendous,
- horrible,
- horrifying,
- intimidating,
- redoubtable,
- scary,
- shocking,
- spine-chilling,
- terrible,
- terrifying
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hair-raising
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of hair-raising
: very frightening or exciting
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hair-raising
adjectivehair-rais·ing | \ ˈher-ˌrā-ziŋ \
Kids Definition of hair-raising
: causing terror, excitement, or great surprise
He told a hair-raising ghost story.
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