FRIGHTENING Synonyms
There are 23 synonyms of the word
frightening.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word frightening. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word frightening. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FRIGHTENING
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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1 | alarming | adjectiveadj | ||||
2 | chilling | adjectiveadj | ||||
3 | creepy | |||||
4 | daunting | adjectiveadj | ||||
5 | disconcerting | adjectiveadj | ||||
6 | disturbing | adjectiveadj | ||||
7 | eerie | adjectiveadj | ||||
8 | fearsome | adjectiveadj | ||||
9 | formidable | adjectiveadj | ||||
10 | hair-raising | adjectiveadj | ||||
11 | haunting | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | ||||
12 | horrifying | adjectiveadj | ||||
13 | intimidating | adjectiveadj | ||||
14 | nerve-racking | adjectiveadj | ||||
15 | petrifying | adjectiveadj | ||||
16 | scary | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
17 | shocking | adjectiveadj | ||||
18 | shuddering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
19 | terrifying | adjectiveadj | ||||
20 | unnerving | adjectiveadj | ||||