persecutive

adjective

Definition of persecutivenext
as in frightening

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persecutive
  1. frightening
  2. scary
  3. chilling
  4. formidable
  5. terrifying
  6. terrible
  7. alarming
  8. horrible
Adjective
  • The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In a cast full of mothers, the women are naturally sympathetic, triggered by the idea that something that frightening could happen to them too – only to be a little flummoxed at the full picture as more details started to come out.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of frightening
Adjective
  • Which sounds kind of nerdy and scary simultaneously.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • While the unknown is scary, there is magic in transforming and becoming a better version of ourselves.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of scary
Adjective
  • Most of his victims were reportedly friends and family, adding a chilling layer to the tragedy.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Tim Lammers However, if film purists insist that Misery—despite the horror pedigree of the author who wrote the source material—is not a horror film, there is a chilling classic from the early 1970s that experienced Golden Globes glory that undeniably is.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of chilling
Adjective
  • After navigating a few early hiccups—which included, of all things, snail slime—TikTok Shop proved formidable; the app’s surge in vendors outpaced competitors like Amazon, which TikTok ultimately wants to replace (or at least dethrone).
    Jason Parham, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Someone, anyone, needs to step up and take the reins here, as the Flyers have looked formidable otherwise.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of formidable
Adjective
  • The stability and flexibility around Josh Allen makes for a terrifying formula.
    Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • What’s more terrifying than losing control of your physical and mental self as your most primal, animalistic instincts take the wheel?
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of terrifying
Adjective
  • The Los Angeles wildfires have been a terrible tragedy.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Two women were now the lead anchors on Today, creating a powerful symbolism just as terrible revelations were surfacing about several men in the industry.
    Eric Deggans, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • And while not all of these films are in the awards race — with its growing pile of nominations, The Substance seems increasingly destined for an Oscar best picture slot — these movies can confront some of the most alarming subjects of contemporary society as much as any traditional Oscar bait.
    Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Pelicans were disappearing at an alarming rate because of the bird hat craze at the turn of the 19th century (they were targeted for their feathers).
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of alarming
Adjective
  • Given this area’s rich history with horrible weather and big events at this time of year, there is still a chance that the Cotton Bowl will be postponed until Saturday.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
  • How horrible for my sweet little nephews to watch their house disappear like this.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of horrible
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Thesaurus Entries Near persecutive

persecutions

persecutive

persecutor

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