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PETRIFYING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word petrifying. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For PETRIFYING

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calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

cheering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

adjective satellite

• providing freedom from worry

comforting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• providing freedom from worry

• affording comfort or solace

consoling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• affording comfort or solace

encouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• giving courage or confidence or hope

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

heartening
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• cheerfully encouraging

reassuring
adjectiveadj
adjective

• restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

relaxing
adjectiveadj
adjective

• affording physical or mental rest

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

relieving
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Alternatives for CALMING

Alternatives for CHEERING

Alternatives for COMFORTING

Alternatives for CONSOLING

Alternatives for ENCOURAGING

Alternatives for HEARTENING

Alternatives for REASSURING

Alternatives for RELAXING

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