Synonyms of terrorizing

terrorizing

verb

present participle of terrorize

as in scaring

to strike with fear

thunderstorms terrorize our cats, who all scamper downstairs when lightning flashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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