petrifying

[US]/ˈpɛtrɪfaɪɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈpɛtrɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to scare someone to the point of being unable to move; to make someone extremely frightened or shocked; to cause to become rigid or fixed

Phrases & Collocations

petrifying fear

petrifying moment

petrifying experience

petrifying sight

petrifying scream

petrifying story

petrifying chill

petrifying reality

petrifying thought

petrifying nightmare

Example Sentences

that horror movie was absolutely petrifying.

she had a petrifying fear of heights.

the thought of public speaking can be petrifying for many.

his petrifying stare made everyone uncomfortable.

the ghost story was so petrifying that i couldn't sleep.

walking through the abandoned house was a petrifying experience.

she found the idea of failing the exam petrifying.

the petrifying sound in the dark made him freeze.

his petrifying tales of adventure kept the kids on the edge of their seats.

facing the wild animal was a petrifying moment.

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