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petrifying
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Definitions ofpetrifying
1verb
- To harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
- To produce rigidity akin to stone.
- To immobilize with fright.
- To become stone, or of a stony hardness, as organic matter by calcareous deposits.
- To become stony, callous, or obdurate.
- To make callous or obdurate; to stupefy; to paralyze; to transform; as by petrification.
1adjective
- Causing immense fear; extremely scary
Synonyms: frightening, terrifying
Example: "The idea of speaking in front of such a large audience was petrifying."
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