Synonyms, Grade 6: Terrify

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  1. scare
    cause fear in
  2. frighten
    cause fear in
  3. alarm
    cause to be unpleasantly surprised
  4. disquiet
    make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
  5. disturb
    trouble deeply
  6. haunt
    follow stealthily or pursue like a ghost
  7. horrify
    fill with anxiety, dread, or alarm
  8. intimidate
    make timid or fearful
  9. panic
    cause sudden fear in
  10. petrify
    cause to become stunned or immobile, as with fear or awe
  11. startle
    surprise greatly
  12. terrorize
    frighten greatly
  13. unnerve
    disturb the composure of
  14. vex
    disturb the peace of mind of
  15. worry
    disturb the peace of mind of
Created on Fri Feb 06 15:23:17 EST 2026 (updated Fri Feb 06 15:30:29 EST 2026)

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