12 entries under shocking topic. ×

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scary(adjective, feeling, cause, fear)
10
alarming(verb, adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
8
disturbing(verb, adjective, severe, extreme, serious)
8
frightening(verb, adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
7
spooky(adjective, upsetting, weird, disturbing)
4
dismaying(adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
4
distressing(adjective, disgusting, upsetting, disturbing)
3
upsetting(adjective, disgusting, irritating, disturbing)
2
disquieting(adjective, upsetting, irritating, disturbing)
2
fearful(adjective, severe, awful, terrible, extreme)
2
ominous(upsetting, disturbing, scary, frightening)
1
painful(adjective, upsetting, disturbing, worrying)
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