61 entries under shocking topic. ×

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terrifying(verb, adjective, sharp, cross, awful)
30
dreadful(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, amazing)
25
ghastly(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, unreasonable)
23
appalling(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, unreasonable)
23
horrible(adjective, strong, severe, intense, awful)
21
awful(adjective, strong, severe, intense, violent)
21
horrifying(verb, adjective, awful, wonderful, foul)
20
horrendous(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible)
20
terrible(adjective, strong, severe, intense, awful)
17
fearsome(adjective, awful, wonderful, grand)
15
intimidating(verb, adjective, mean, sharp, cross)
13
hair-raising(adjective, excitement, awful, terrible, horrible)
12
horrific(adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
12
macabre(adjective, nasty, awful, grim)
9
petrifying(verb, adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
6
chilling(adjective, upsetting, disturbing, scary)
6
hairy(awful, wonderful, amazing, grand)
5
ghoulish(adjective, nasty, dark, awful, unreasonable)
5
repulsive(adjective, person, offensive, awful, feelings)
4
bloodcurdling(adjective, horrible, breathtaking, creepy)
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