Words For Fear And Terror

noun a convulsive tremor or shiver, as from fear or cold

verb to tremble or shake convulsively, as from fear or cold

• The cold wind made her shudder as she walked down the street.
• I can't help but shudder whenever I hear that creepy noise at night.
• That horror movie was so scary, it made me shudder all the way home.
• The thought of losing her job made her shudder with fear.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'spooky' which means causing fear or unease.

• The old abandoned house had a spooky atmosphere that sent shivers down my spine.
• I don't want to walk through that spooky forest at night, it gives me the creeps.
• That haunted house is so spooky, it's like something out of a horror movie.
• The way she disappeared without a trace was spooky, like she was a ghost.