CEFR B2

petrifying

adjective

Meaning

Extremely frightening to the point of causing someone to become motionless or unable to react.

Examples

The petrifying silence of the abandoned house made everyone feel uneasy.
She found the prospect of public speaking absolutely petrifying.

Synonyms: scary, frightening, terrifying, horrifying

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petrifying (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪɪŋ/

Definition

Extremely frightening to the point of causing someone to become motionless or unable to react.

Examples

The petrifying silence of the abandoned house made everyone feel uneasy.
She found the prospect of public speaking absolutely petrifying.
The petrifying sight of the oncoming storm sent the villagers running for cover.

Synonyms of petrifying

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