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Webster 1828 Edition

Petrifying

PET'RIFYING

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ppr.

Converting into stone; as petrifying operation.

Definition 2025

petrifying

petrifying

English

Adjective

petrifying

Causing immense fear; immobilising with fright; scary; frightening; terrifying
The idea of speaking in front of such a large audience was petrifying.

Verb

petrifying

present participle of petrify