56 Synonyms for Petrify: paralyze, stupefy

petrify (56 synonym found)

Petrify has 56 synonyms. The top synonyms for petrify are paralyze, stupefy, stun, awe, stagger, surprise, startle, overwhelm and 48 more. Another word for petrify is paralyze. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for petrify?

A common synonym for petrify is paralyze. Other synonyms include stupefy, stun, awe, stagger.

How many synonyms does petrify have?

Petrify has 56 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does petrify mean?

(v): to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals; to produce rigidness akin to stone

Definition of petrify:

(v) : to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals; to produce rigidness akin to stone

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