Synonyms for Horrific (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror):
hideous, horrid, outrageous
WordNet sense 2 (unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses):
offensive
WordNet sense 3 (causing fear or dread or terror):
awful, dire, direful, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, terrible
WordNet sense 4 (causing alarm or fear):
alarming
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