terrify | Definition of terrify

Synonyms and Antonyms of terrify

to strike with fear

the prospect of speaking in front of a huge crowd of people absolutely terrifies me

Synonyms of terrify

affright, alarm (also alarum), fright, frighten, horrify, panic, scare, scarify, shock, spook, startle, terrorize

Words Related to terrify

appall (also appal), bowl over, dismay, floor, jolt, shake, shake up

amaze, astound, awe

chill, daunt, demoralize, dispirit, emasculate, psych (out), undo, unman, unnerve, unstring

discomfort, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distract, distress, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset, worry

Phrases Synonymous with terrify

give one the creeps, make one's flesh creep (or crawl)

Near Antonyms of terrify

assure, cheer, comfort, console, solace, soothe

embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel

Antonyms of terrify