35 entries under verb topic. ×

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shocking(adjective, characteristic, offensive, awful)
46
surprising(adjective, characteristic, emotions, sensations)
29
startling(adjective, characteristic, hard, severe)
21
frightening(adjective, offensive, awful, upsetting)
19
horrifying(adjective, awful, wonderful, foul)
19
terrifying(adjective, awful, shocking, dangerous)
11
dismaying(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
10
disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, upsetting)
10
threatening(adjective, bad, warning, danger)
9
unnerving(adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
8
petrifying(adjective, frightening)
7
harrowing(adjective, frightening)
7
scaring
6
alerting
5
intimidating(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
3
agitating(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
3
panicking
2
cautioning(noun, warning)
2
fearing
2
signaling
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