Frightening Synonyms and Antonyms

Cause fear in
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. terrorizing
  2. terrifying
  3. scaring
  4. startling
  5. daunting
  6. spooking
  7. unnerving
  8. appalling
  9. horrifying
  10. alarming
  11. petrifying
  12. affrighting
  13. intimidating
  14. discomfiting
  15. perturbing
  16. upsetting
  17. cowing
  18. harrowing
  19. discomforting
  20. fazing
  21. disquieting
  22. disturbing
  23. awing
  24. rattling
  25. demoralizing
  26. dismaying
  27. badgering
  28. threatening
  29. deterring
  30. shocking
  31. discouraging
  32. disheartening
  33. dispiriting
Antonyms:
  1. reassuring
  2. heartening
  3. encouraging
The act of inspiring with fear
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. terrorization
  2. terrorisation

Words Related to Frightening

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Frightening Sentence Examples

  • All this talk about bears was frightening her.

  • I don't care how frightening it will be, I want to go ahead.

  • Something is frightening you.

  • Apparently he found the idea of jail less frightening than the huge dog.

  • You'd see less wildlife if you were walking - making more frightening noises to the animals.

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