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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
frighteningscaryhorrifyingpetrifyingalarmingdreadful
Antonyms
comfortingreassuringsoothingpleasantcalming

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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