Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fear-factor
Noun
/fɪr ˈfæktər/
Definition
The aspect of something that causes fear or dread, often used to describe a situation or environment that evokes anxiety.
Examples
- The horror movie had a high fear-factor that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- His fear-factor increased whenever he thought about speaking in public.
- The fear-factor of the haunted house made it a popular attraction during Halloween.
Meaning
Fear-factor refers to the elements in a given context that contribute to a person’s feelings of fear, apprehension or unease.
Synonyms
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Terror
- Dread
- Apprehension
