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terrifying
[/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/]
adjective
aterrorizante
1.
Causing extreme fear or terror; frightening
The terrifying storm kept us awake all night.
A tempestade aterrorizante nos manteve acordados a noite toda.
2.
Very frightening or disturbing in appearance or nature
She had a terrifying experience during the accident.
Ela teve uma experiência aterrorizante durante o acidente.
Synonyms
frightening
scary
horrifying
petrifying
alarming
dreadful
Antonyms
comforting
reassuring
soothing
pleasant
calming
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aterrorizante
most common usage
General Brazilian
assustador
common alternative
Portugal
aterrorizante
standard usage
Portugal
medonho
regional alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
terrifying prospect - perspectiva aterrorizante
terrifying ordeal - provação aterrorizante
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