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FRIGHTENING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Frightening.

How to pronounce frightening:

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Frightening - as a noun

The act of inspiring with fear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terrorisation13terrorization22

Frightening - as an adjective satellite

Causing fear or dread or terror

Example: "The awful war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awful11dire5direful11dread7dreaded10dreadful13fearful13fearsome13horrendous14horrific16terrible10

Frightening - as a verb

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

Example: "Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten emily."

Frightening - as an adjective

Causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary.

Example: "Riding the rollercoaster was a frightening experience."

Awful, terrible, very bad.

Example Sentences

"The horror movie was frightening and kept me on the edge of my seat."
"She had a frightening experience when her car skidded off the road during the storm."
"The dark, narrow alley looked frightening and made me feel uneasy."
"The haunted house had an eerie atmosphere that was both thrilling and frightening."
"The news of the plane crash was truly frightening for the families awaiting their loved ones."
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Word Game Points

Is FRIGHTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frightening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRIGHTENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is FRIGHTENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frightening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRIGHTENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is FRIGHTENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frightening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRIGHTENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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