Shocking
Shocking adjective - Causing fear.
Usage example: the shocking appearance of a shark just a few yards off shore
Terrifying is a synonym for shocking. In some cases you can use "Terrifying" instead an adjective "Shocking".
Terrifying
Terrifying adjective - Causing fear.
Usage example: heard a terrifying noise coming from the next room
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disgusting and shocking
- disgusting and terrifying
- abominable and shocking
- abominable and terrifying
- heinous and shocking
- heinous and terrifying
- hideous and shocking
- hideous and terrifying
- terrible and shocking
- terrible and terrifying
- dreadful and shocking
- dreadful and terrifying
- frightful and shocking
- frightful and terrifying
Both words in one sentence
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In a matter of terrifying seconds, a haunted carnival indeed appears—erupting out of the ground with shocking speed, trapping the protagonist (and, presumably, the rest of the tour) inside.
Source: Video Game / CarnEvil - The revelation at the end that Mitsuhiko's father is Anokata may or may not be shocking, depending on how observant you are, but it is extremely terrifying.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Detective Conan
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