Meaning of the word bloodcurdling in English

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bloodcurdling

US /ˈblʌdˌkɝː.dəl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈblʌdˌkɜː.dəl.ɪŋ/

Adjective

causing great horror or fear; terrifying

Example:
The movie featured a bloodcurdling scream that made everyone jump.
We heard a bloodcurdling tale of ghosts and goblins.