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SCARY Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word scary. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word scary. (close relations)
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scaresscaredscarierscariest

Best Alternative Words for SCARY

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1hair-raising
adjectiveadj
2petrifying
adjectiveadj
3terrifying
adjectiveadj
4chilling
adjectiveadj
5alarming
adjectiveadj
6creepy
7daunting
adjectiveadj
8eerie
adjectiveadj
9horrifying
adjectiveadj
10ominous
adjectiveadj
11spooky
adjectiveadj
12frightening
adjectiveadj
13jumpy
adjectiveadj
14nervous
adjectiveadj
15shivery
adjectiveadj
16shuddery
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For SCARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
alarming chilling creepy daunting disturbing eerie fearsome frightening hair-raising horrifying intimidating menacing petrifying shocking terrifying unnerving

Alternatives for HAIR-RAISING

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