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most frightening



ADJECTIVE
fearsome
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Antonyms


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France - the best player and the most frightening attack.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

I felt for that goalie, put in soccer’s most frightening position: facing down big-bodied Erling Haaland, charging like a caffeinated rhino.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

In horror films, the most frightening threats are often the ones you cannot see.

From Science Daily Dec. 28, 2025

Then she told me about her illegal abortion, which was the most frightening and humiliating experience of her life.

From Salon Oct. 13, 2024

“You don’t look the least bit scared, and maybe that’s the most frightening thing of all.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin



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