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Scarier

Verb / ˈskeri:ɜ: / Another word for scarier — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing fear or fright; frightening

Synonyms & similar words

shuddery chilling shivery scary scarey frightening terrifying spooky creepy hair-raising chilling eerie sinister ominous menacing disturbing unsettling alarming daunting intimidating petrifying horrible horrifying ghastly macabre

Example sentences

  1. The horror movie was scarier than the comedy.
  2. The dark alley looked scarier at night.
  3. The haunted house was scarier than the pumpkin patch.
  4. The roller coaster was scarier than the Ferris wheel.
  5. The thunderstorm was scarier than the rain.

Quotes

  • The only thing scarier than a man who thinks he's above the law is one who is above the law. - Eric Holder
  • The scarier the world becomes, the more important it is to remember who we are and where we came from. - Edward Norton
  • The scarier the world gets, the more important it is to make fun of it and ridicule it. - Penn Jillette

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