Synonyms, Grade 5: Terrify

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  1. scare
    cause fear in
  2. frighten
    cause fear in
  3. alarm
    cause to be unpleasantly surprised
  4. disturb
    trouble deeply
  5. haunt
    follow stealthily or pursue like a ghost
  6. horrify
    fill with anxiety, dread, or alarm
  7. intimidate
    make timid or fearful
  8. panic
    cause sudden fear in
  9. petrify
    cause to become stunned or immobile, as with fear or awe
  10. startle
    surprise greatly
  11. terrorize
    frighten greatly
  12. vex
    disturb the peace of mind of
  13. worry
    disturb the peace of mind of
Created on Fri Feb 06 16:08:01 EST 2026 (updated Mon May 04 10:38:04 EDT 2026)

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