Word FRIGHTENING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
frightening
🇺🇸 [ˈfraɪtənɪŋ]
Meanings
Causing fear or anxiety due to its shocking or dangerous nature. Something frightening is often perceived as threatening, dangerous, or unsettling, causing people to feel fear or unease.
Examples
- The frightening news about the storm caused everyone to prepare for the worst.
- He found the horror movie to be too frightening to watch alone.
- The frightening noise from the dark forest made them hesitant to go further.
Synonyms
scary
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terrifying
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intimidating
Antonyms
comforting
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reassuring
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soothing