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terrifying

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ter·ri·fy  (tr-f)
tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies
1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten.
2. To menace or threaten; intimidate.
[Latin terrificre, from terrificus, terrific; see terrific.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.terrifying - causing extreme terror; "a terrifying wail"
terrific
alarming - frightening because of an awareness of danger
Translations

terrifying [ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋ] adj → aterrador(a)
terrifying [ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋ] terrify adj → terrifiant(e)
terrifying [ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋ] terrify adj → entsetzlich, grauenvoll


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