Synonyms & related words for petrifying

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of petrifying — including terrifying, bloodcurdling, stupefying, terror. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to petrifying

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Synonyms for petrifying

Common synonyms for petrifying include terrifying, bloodcurdling, stupefying, terror — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does petrifying come from?

The word petrifying breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: petr-, from Greek petra (“rock, stone”); and -fy, from Latin facio (“make, do”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.