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Petrifying Meaning for Kids
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What Does Petrifying Mean?
Adjective
- Very scary; makes you feel afraid.
Verb
- To make something very hard like stone.
- To scare someone so much that they can't move.
Petrifying — Full Explanation
Petrifying means something that is very scary or makes you feel really afraid, like a monster in a movie.
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Petrifying Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
पेट्रिफाइंग
petrifaaing
डरावना
daraavna
भयानक
bhayaanak
Frequently Asked Questions About Petrifying
What does 'petrifying' mean?
The word 'petrifying' means something that is very scary or makes you feel really afraid.
How do you pronounce 'petrifying'?
You pronounce 'petrifying' like this: pet-ruh-fy-ing.
What is the origin of the word 'petrifying'?
The word 'petrifying' comes from the Latin word 'petra', which means rock, because something that petrifies can make you feel as stiff as a rock!
What is the meaning of 'petrifying' in Bengali?
The word 'petrifying' in Bengali is 'পাথরকরা' (Pātharakarā).