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Terrifying

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Meanings of Terrifying

Adjective

  • Something that makes you feel scared or nervous.
  • Very scary or hard to face.

Verb

  • To scare someone a lot; to make them very afraid.
  • To threaten or make someone feel scared.
  • To make something seem very bad or scary.

Explanation of the word: Terrifying

Terrifying is when something is really scary. It can make your heart race and make you want to run away, like a scary ghost story.

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Translations for the word: Terrifying

hindi
डरावना

daraavana

डरावना

daraavana

भयानक

bhayaanak

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Terrifying

What does 'terrifying' mean?
The word 'terrifying' means something that makes you feel very scared or afraid.
How do you pronounce 'terrifying'?
You pronounce 'terrifying' like this: ter-uh-fy-ing.
What is the origin of the word 'terrifying'?
The word 'terrifying' comes from the Latin word 'terrere', which means 'to frighten'.
What is the meaning of 'terrifying' in Bengali?
The word 'terrifying' in Bengali is 'ভয়ঙ্কর' (Bhoyônkôr).