affrighting (Meaning)
affrighting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Affright
Synonyms & Antonyms of affrighting
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- worrying
- emasculating
- jolting
- disquieting
- discomposing
- unmanning
- undoing
- dismaying
- flooring
- unnerving
- shaking up
- awing
- upsetting
- disturbing
- dispiriting
- daunting
- bowling over
- perturbing
- unsettling
- astounding
- chilling
- distracting
- distressing
- appalling
- discomforting
- psyching (out)
- disconcerting
- amazing
Antonyms:
affrighting Sentence Examples
- The sudden appearance of the ghost in the old mansion was utterly affrighting to the unsuspecting visitors.
- The eerie silence in the haunted graveyard had an affrighting effect on anyone who dared to enter.
- As the storm approached, the ominous clouds and thunder created an affrighting atmosphere in the village.
- The affrighting shadows cast by the flickering candlelight played tricks on the imagination in the dimly lit room.
- Walking through the dark alley alone at night could be affrighting, especially with mysterious sounds echoing around.
- The affrighting creaks and groans of the abandoned ship made the sailors uneasy as they sailed through the fog.
- The sudden scream from the forest was both affrighting and unsettling for the campers around the fire.
- The ominous howling of wolves in the distance was affrighting to the hikers trekking through the moonlit wilderness.
- The unexpected appearance of the masked figure at the costume party was both surprising and affrighting.
- The affrighting tales of the ancient curse associated with the cursed artifact kept many from approaching it.
FAQs About the word affrighting
of Affright
frightening, scaring, terrifying, startling, terrorizing, making one's flesh creep, making one's flesh crawl, shaking, giving one the creeps, spooking
reassuring, cheering, comforting, reassuring, assuring, comforting, cheering, assuring, encouraging, solacing
The sudden appearance of the ghost in the old mansion was utterly affrighting to the unsuspecting visitors.
The eerie silence in the haunted graveyard had an affrighting effect on anyone who dared to enter.
As the storm approached, the ominous clouds and thunder created an affrighting atmosphere in the village.
The affrighting shadows cast by the flickering candlelight played tricks on the imagination in the dimly lit room.
