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Word entry · 11 letters

frightening

Best crossword clue

"Terrible to face"

11 letters · collected on this word page

11 lettersPronunciation /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted efgghiinnrtStarts with FEnds with G1 cluesVery common crossword word
1F2R3I4G5H6T7E8N9I10N11G

Definitions

  1. causing fear or dread or terror

Word origin

From frighten + -ing.

Used in a sentence

  • Riding the rollercoaster was a frightening experience.
  • The Owl is flying high, frightening to the eye. The Rattler is nearby, Cool is on the fly. Danger is his business.
  • The scientist was frightening the timid children.

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