Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Petrifying.
Petrifying - as an adjective satellite
Paralyzing with terror
Petrifying - as a verb
To harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
To produce rigidity akin to stone.
To immobilize with fright.
To become stone, or of a stony hardness, as organic matter by calcareous deposits.
To become stony, callous, or obdurate.
To make callous or obdurate; to stupefy; to paralyze; to transform; as by petrification.
Petrifying - as an adjective
Causing immense fear; extremely scary
Example: "The idea of speaking in front of such a large audience was petrifying."
Example Sentences
"The sight of the petrifying snake made me freeze in fear."
"Her petrifying scream echoed through the forest."
"I had a petrifying dream last night where I was being chased by a monster."
"The petrifying atmosphere in the haunted house gave me goosebumps."
"The petrifying news of the accident left everyone in shock."
Word Game Points
Is PETRIFYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, petrifying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PETRIFYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is PETRIFYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, petrifying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPETRIFYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is PETRIFYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, petrifying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPETRIFYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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