Fear-Inducing Words

noun a sudden intense feeling of fear

• The sudden noise caused a great fright among the attendees.
• I nearly jumped out of my skin from the fright!
• That horror movie gave me a major fright last night.
• The thought of failing the exam filled her with fright.

noun an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

adjective causing feelings of fear, shock, or disgust

• The horror genre is known for its ability to evoke fear and suspense in audiences.
• I love watching horror movies with my friends, it always gets us screaming!
• That haunted house was so creepy, it gave me the heebee jeebees!
• The horror of losing a loved one can feel like a never-ending nightmare.

verb to cause extreme fear or terror in someone

• The horror movie was so terrifying that I had to cover my eyes.
• I'm terrified of spiders, they creep me out so much.
• That haunted house was absolutely terrifying, I couldn't wait to get out of there.
• The thought of failing the exam terrifies me more than anything else.