affrighting
The word “affrighting” has 3 syllables: af-fright-ing
It's pronounced as /əˈfraɪtɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for affrighting?
In the thesaurus, “affrighting” has 43 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for affrighting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for affrighting
- alarming
- amazing
- appalling
- astounding
- awing
- bowling over
- chilling
- daunting
- demoralizing
- discomforting
- discomposing
- disconcerting
- dismaying
- dispiriting
- disquieting
- distracting
- distressing
- disturbing
- emasculating
- flooring
- frightening
- frighting
- giving one the creeps
- horrifying
- jolting
- panicking
- perturbing
- scarifying
- scaring
- shaking
- shaking up
- shocking
- spooking
- startling
- terrifying
- terrorizing
- undoing
- unmanning
- unnerving
- unsettling
- unstringing
- upsetting
- worrying
Antonyms for affrighting
- assuring
- cheering
- comforting
- consoling
- emboldening
- encouraging
- heartening
- inspiring
- reassuring
- solacing
- soothing
- steeling
Meanings of affrighting
- verb
- To terrify, to frighten, to inspire fright in.
Example Sentences
- The movie included several affrighting scenes that startled the audience.
- A loud and affrighting noise came from the dark basement.
- The storm created an affrighting atmosphere throughout the village.
- His sudden scream was deeply affrighting to the children.
- The novel describes an affrighting encounter in the forest at night.
On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affrighting, such as: alarming, amazing, appalling, assuring, astounding, awing, bowling over.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.