Synonyms of giving one the creeps

giving one the creeps

phrase

present participle of give one the creeps

as in frightening

to strike with fear

A noise in the basement gave them the creeps.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frightening
• scaring
• terrifying
• startling
• affrighting
• making one's flesh creep
• shocking
• spooking
• shaking
• horrifying
• panicking
• terrorizing
• alarming
• scarifying
• shaking up
• bowling over
• amazing
• appalling
• frighting
• worrying
• distracting
• psyching (out)
• jolting
• astounding
• dismaying
• daunting
• distressing
• discomposing
• unsettling
• disturbing
• flooring
• awing
• unnerving
• emasculating
• disquieting
• dispiriting
• disconcerting
• upsetting
• perturbing
• undoing
• discomforting
• chilling
• unmanning
• demoralizing
• unstringing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassuring
• comforting
• soothing
• cheering
• assuring
• consoling
• encouraging
• inspiring
• solacing
• heartening
• emboldening
• steeling