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horrifying
adjective
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Divide horrifying into syllables:

hor · ri · fy · ing

How to pronounce horrifying:

Definition of horrifying:

horrifying (adjective):
provoking horror.
causing dismay, horror, or revulsion

Synonyms for horrifying:

alarming
appalling
awesome
blood-curdling
creepy
dire
disgusting
disturbing
dread
dreadful
eerie
eery
fearful
fearsome
formidable
frightening
frightful
ghastly
gruesome
hair-raising
horrendous
horrible
intimidating
scary
shocking
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Antonyms for horrifying:

acceptable
admirable
affable
agreeable
amiable
amusing
attractive
average
beautiful
believable
benevolent
benign
brave
calming
charitable
charming
clean
comforting
commendable
common
compassionate
compatible
considerate
courageous
decent
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