Scary synonyms

skâr'ē

(Informal) Very bad or unpleasant

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The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.

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(Now Rare) Frightened; timid

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Foreshadowing evil or disaster; ominous.

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Very great in scope or importance:

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The definition of creepy is scary or causing fear.

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(Informal) Unpleasant; annoying

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Worthy of respect or honor.

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fear (related)

(Dialectal) Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

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Able or quick to apprehend or understand

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Causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary.

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The definition of dire is something so bad or scary that it causes distress or terror.

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(colloq.) timid

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Of, like, or characteristic of a ghost; spectral

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Arousing fear, dread, or alarm:

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Tending to inspire horror; that horrifies; horrific.

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Causing horror, shock, or dismay

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Very bad; lousy.

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Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening

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Causing cold.

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Mysterious, uncanny, or weird, esp. in such a way as to frighten or disturb

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Of, like, or suggesting a spook or spooks; weird; eerie

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encouraging (antonym)

Auspicious, or bringing good luck

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soothing (antonym)

Freeing from fear or anxiety.

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calming (antonym)

frightening, terrifying

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Dated form of scary.

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Characterized by shuddering motions.

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Of a formidable nature; terrific

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Causing or likely to cause shivering; chilling; terrifying

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Of or like hair

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