petrifying
/ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing extreme fear; terrifying.
- She had a petrifying dream about being chased by a giant monster.
- The roller coaster ride was a petrifying experience for my little brother.
- Walking through the dark, abandoned house was absolutely petrifying.
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verb
- Present participle of petrify: causing someone to become very frightened, or turning something into stone.
- The slow process of minerals petrifying the wood takes millions of years.
- His sudden appearance behind the door is petrifying me right now.
- The horror movie is petrifying everyone in the theater.