Definition of Frightening

1. Noun. The act of inspiring with fear.

Exact synonyms: Terrorisation, Terrorization
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Bullying, Intimidation
Derivative terms: Frighten, Terrorise, Terrorize

2. Adjective. Causing fear or dread or terror. "A terrible curse"
Exact synonyms: Awful, Dire, Direful, Dread, Dreaded, Dreadful, Fearful, Fearsome, Horrendous, Horrific, Terrible
Similar to: Alarming
Derivative terms: Awfulness, Dread, Terribleness

Definition of Frightening

1. frighten [v] - See also: frighten

Lexicographical Neighbors of Frightening

frigates
frigate bird
friges
Frigg
frigga
Frigga
frigged
frigger
friggers
frigging
friggings
fright
frighted
frighten
frightened
frightening (current term)
frighteningly
frightens
frighten away
frighten off
frightful
frightful
frightfully
frightfulness
frightfulnesses
frighting
frights
fright reaction
frigid
frigid

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