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Meaning of petrifying

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

petrifying

verb

Definitions

  1. To harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.

  2. To produce rigidity akin to stone.

  3. To immobilize with fright.

  4. To become stone, or of a stony hardness, as organic matter by calcareous deposits.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Causing immense fear; extremely scary

    Example: The idea of speaking in front of such a large audience was petrifying.

    Synonyms:frighteningterrifying