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hair-raising

The word “hair-raising” has 3 syllables: hair-rais-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛrˌreɪzɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for hair-raising?

In the thesaurus, “hair-raising” has 101 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hair-raising along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hair-raising

Antonyms for hair-raising

Meanings of hair-raising

  • adjective
    1. Causing fear; scary.

Example Sentences

  • The roller coaster ride was a hair-raising experience, with twists and turns that left riders breathless.
  • His hair-raising tale of survival in the wilderness captivated everyone around the campfire.
  • The horror movie provided plenty of hair-raising moments that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
  • Driving through the mountain pass during the storm was a hair-raising journey filled with danger at every turn.
  • The mountaineers faced hair-raising challenges as they climbed to the peak of the towering mountain.

On this page you'll find 125 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hair-raising, such as: absorbing, alarming, appalling, arresting, atrocious, awful, bloodcurdling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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