"frightening" as verb
1 - To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
"frightening" as adjective
1 - Causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary.
2 - Awful, terrible, very bad.
frightening
/ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/
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Definition
Frightening is an adjective used to describe something that causes fear or horror. It can refer to a person, place, or thing that is very scary or disturbing.
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Brainstorm frightening
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Synonyms
1 - terrifying
2 - scary
3 - horrifying
4 - shocking
5 - disturbing
6 - terrifying
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Antonyms
1 - safe
2 - calm
3 - reassuring
4 - comforting
5 - encouraging
6 - supportive
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Scared Spongebob GIF
Scared In Fear GIF by Abster
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Shocked Mood GIF
Baby Omg GIF by Pretty Dudes
Scared Horror GIF
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