Synonyms of the word 
PETRIFYING → ALARMING
petrifying
- adj. Causing immense fear; immobilising with fright; scary; frightening; terrifying.
- v. present participle of petrify.
alarming
- v. present participle of alarm.
- adj. causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening.
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