Definition of Petrifying in English :
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Petrifying meaning in English
Meaning of Petrifying in English
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Petrifying pronunciation in English
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Petrifying
see synonyms of petrifyingAdjective
1. petrifying
paralyzing with terror
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Petrifying
see synonyms of petrifyingadjective
stunning or dazing with horror, fear, etc
I found the climb absolutely petrifying.
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Petrifying
see synonyms of petrifyingtr.v. pet·ri·fied, pet·ri·fy·ing, pet·ri·fies
1. To convert (wood or other organic matter) into a stony replica by petrifaction.
2. To cause to lose vitality or become impervious to change; deaden: a routine that petrified her thinking.
3. To stun or paralyze with terror; daze.
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