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horrifying





ADJECTIVE
chilling
Synonyms












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As Ms. Du Feng shows us, the prospect is horrifying.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Videos show horrifying, but now predictable, images of entire blocks flattened and basic infrastructure in shambles.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Al Otro Lado is another truly horrifying decision with, again, Sam Alito writing for the six.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

At the time, Hilton shared the devastating news on Instagram, revealing that she had been watching live news coverage when she saw the horrifying flames consume her own house.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

They were crazy about something called Kamikazes, and liked to dye their Margaritas a horrifying electric blue.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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