terrifies
The word “terrifies” has 3 syllables: ter-ri-fies
It's pronounced as /ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for terrifies?
In the thesaurus, “terrifies” has 43 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for terrifies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for terrifies
- affrights
- alarms
- amazes
- appalls
- astounds
- awes
- bowls over
- chills
- daunts
- demoralizes
- discomforts
- discomposes
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- floors
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- gives one the creeps
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- panics
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- shakes
- shakes up
- shocks
- spooks
- startles
- terrorizes
- undoes
- unmans
- unnerves
- unsettles
- unstrings
- upsets
- worries
Antonyms for terrifies
- assures
- cheers
- comforts
- consoles
- emboldens
- encourages
- heartens
- inspires
- reassures
- solaces
- soothes
- steels
Meanings of terrifies
- verb
- To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
- To menace or intimidate.
- To make terrible.
Example Sentences
- The idea of speaking in public terrifies him.
- Horror movies terrifies many people, even adults.
- The sudden thunderstorm terrifies the small children.
- She knows that failing the exam terrifies her younger brother.
- The thought of losing his job terrifies him every day.
On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to terrifies, such as: affrights, alarms, amazes, appalls, assures, astounds, awes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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