Blood-curdling, alarming, and appalling are all synonyms for terrifying. Comforting and reassuring are antonyms of terrifying. And here are 31 another word for terrifying.
The noun "terrifying" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 8 letters, 2 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 2 synonyms with 12 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, and 1 synonym with 18 letters, for a total of 29 synonyms.
The thunderstorm outside was truly terrifying.
The movie had a terrifying plot twist.
He experienced a terrifying moment in the dark.
The haunted house was terrifying to visit.
The thought of losing them was terrifying.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Arrive | Depart, leave | Come, get here/there |
| Thriving | Declining, struggling | Flourishing, prospering |
| Adding | Subtracting, removing | Including, incorporating |
| Depending | Independent, self-reliant | Based on, contingent on |
| Reading | Writing, ignoring | Perusal, study |
| Eye-catching | Inconspicuous, unexceptional | Striking, arresting |
| Intertwined | Separated, untangled | Interwoven, entangled |
| Intertwine | Separate, untangle | Entwine, interweave |
| Single | Married, double, multiple | One, one only |
| Overarching | Specific, limited | All-encompassing, comprehensive |
| Altered | Unchanged, unaltered. | Changed, modified |
| Alter | Preserve, stay the same | Change, make changes to |
| Searching | Casual, cursory, vague | Observant, penetrating |
| Groundbreaking | Unimaginative, conventional | Innovative, inventive |
| Outgoing | Reserved, introverted, withdrawn | Extrovert, uninhibited |
| Wellbeing | Misery, illbeing | Welfare, health |
| Parameter | Outlier, exception | Criterion, factor |
| Qualify | Disqualify, exclude | Be eligible, meet the requirements |
| Meaningless | Significant, purposeful | Unintelligible, incomprehensible |
| Striking | Inconspicuous, unremarkable | Noticeable, obvious |
| Afterwards | Before, previously | Later, later on |
| Captivating | Boring, uninteresting | Entrancing, mesmerizing |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Nothing | Everything, something | Not a thing, not a single thing |
| Horrific | Pleasant, delightful | Dreadful, horrendous |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Preferred | Undesired, rejected | Favored, chosen |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Mesmerizing | Boring, uninteresting | Captivating, enchanting |
| Irritated | Calm, content | Annoyed, frustrated |
| Irritate | Pacify, contented, good-humoured | Annoy, vex |
| Terrify | Confident, unafraid | Petrified, scared stiff |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Warrior | Pacifist, coward | Fighter, soldier |
| Running | Walking, standing | Administration, management |
| Long-lasting | Short-lived, ephemeral | Enduring, lasting |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Talking | Silent, listening | Speaking, chatting |
| Fulfilling | Empty, unsatisfying | Gratifying, satisfying |
| Masterpiece | Failure, mediocrity | Triumph, coup |
| Amazing | Everyday, ordinary, unimpressive | Astonishing, astounding |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| Seeing | Blind, overlooking | Observing, viewing |
| Water | Dry out, parch | Sea, ocean |
| Monitoring | Ignoring, neglecting | Observing, tracking |
| Bitter | Magnanimous, content | Sharp, acid |
| Bring | Take, accept | Conduct, escort |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Make merry | Grieve, remain solemn | Have fun, have a good time |
| Merry | Miserable, sad, gloomy | Cheerful, cheery |
| Earrings | Gloves, necklace | Studs, hoops |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |