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horrifying

adjective as in chilling

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He still calls that tumultuous final day when Europe surged back from 10-6 down "horrifying".

From BBC

We see institution after institution forced to bow to the corrupt authority of this administration in ways that are horrifying and degrading, and that violate basic human dignity and decency.

From Salon

Between boundless cheers and intermittent boos, historic milestones and horrifying heartbreaks, triumphant summers and torturous falls.

The author expresses concern about Kennedy’s handpicked vaccine advisory committee meeting to potentially remove childhood vaccines from recommended lists, describing this as horrifying to pediatric and epidemiological communities.

Alliance councillor Nicola Parker said: "I am deeply saddened to learn about this horrifying incident, and my sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this incredibly difficult time."

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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