frighteningshift
nounUK /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ ʃɪft/
US /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ ʃɪft/
A sudden change that makes you feel scared.
The lights going out caused a frightening shift in the old house.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A change in a story that makes it suddenly scary.
The movie had a frightening shift when the friendly neighbor turned out to be a monster.
3. A scary change in the weather or surroundings.
The sky darkened, a frightening shift that sent everyone running home.
4. A sudden scary change in someone's mood or behavior.
His voice dropped to a whisper, a frightening shift that made us step back.