Hair-raising
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hair-raising is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Causing fear or anxiety; scary.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Causing fear or anxiety; scary.
Word Forms
- hairraising
Synonyms for hair-raising
Depending on context, synonyms include hair-curling, alarming, bloodcurdling, nightmarish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alarming, bloodcurdling, nightmarish, frightening, horrific, appalling.
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