40 Synonyms for Frightening: scary, frightful

frightening (40 synonym found)

Frightening has 40 synonyms. The top synonyms for frightening are scary, frightful, startling, alarming, shocking, appalling, intimidation, harrowing and 32 more. Another word for frightening is scary. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for frightening?

A common synonym for frightening is scary. Other synonyms include frightful, startling, alarming, shocking.

How many synonyms does frightening have?

Frightening has 40 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does frightening mean?

(adj): causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary; awful Example: "the frightening scientist lived in an old shack."

Definition of frightening:

(adj) : causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary; awful

"the frightening scientist lived in an old shack."

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