Synonyms of gave one the creeps

gave one the creeps

phrase

past tense of give one the creeps

as in frightened

to strike with fear

A noise in the basement gave them the creeps.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frightened
• scared
• terrified
• startled
• spooked
• made one's flesh creep
• shocked
• panicked
• shook
• horrified
• alarmed
• terrorized
• scarified
• affrighted
• frighted
• shook up
• bowled over
• amazed
• distracted
• worried
• appalled
• jolted
• dismayed
• astounded
• psyched (out)
• awed
• disturbed
• unsettled
• distressed
• emasculated
• upset
• daunted
• perturbed
• dispirited
• unnerved
• floored
• disquieted
• unmanned
• disconcerted
• discomforted
• chilled
• unstrung
• discomposed
• demoralized
• undid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassured
• assured
• cheered
• comforted
• soothed
• consoled
• encouraged
• inspired
• emboldened
• solaced
• heartened
• steeled