Petrifying

C1 16+

Synonyms of petrifying

Antonyms of petrifying

Collocations of petrifying

fear
Frequency: 70 %

The petrifying fear of heights kept her from going near the edge.

silence
Frequency: 60 %

The petrifying silence that followed his announcement was deafening.

nightmare
Frequency: 50 %

The petrifying nightmare left her shaking in bed.

scream
Frequency: 45 %

The petrifying scream echoed through the empty house.

chill
Frequency: 40 %

A petrifying chill ran down his spine as he entered the abandoned house.

Idiomatic Expressions for petrifying

  • Phrase: petrifying experience
    Meaning: an extremely frightening or shocking event
    Usage: The haunted house was a petrifying experience for the visitors.