- present participle of terrify.
terrifying
Example Sentences
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It became a journey that was by turns funny, frustrating and terrifying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
From Lexington, he is sent to his most terrifying prison yet, known as Bloody Beaumont, where COVID-19 adds another layer of threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Kelly said hearing the diagnosis was "terrifying", adding: "You know something is wrong, but you never expect it to be that."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Once a fatal and terrifying diagnosis, scientific breakthroughs and massive funding efforts have transformed HIV into a manageable disease for millions of people.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
It was terrifying to share such a personal truth, much more frightening than the dead themselves.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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