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CHILLS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word chills. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word chills. (close relations)
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frissons
nounn
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

quivers
verbv
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a shaky motion

• case for holding arrows

• the act of vibrating

verb

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• move back and forth very rapidly

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

shivers
nounn
noun

• a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

verb

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• shake, as from cold

shudders
verbv
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

verb

• shake, as from cold

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

thrills
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

verb

• cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• fill with sublime emotion

tingles
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings

verb

• cause a stinging or tingling sensation

tremors
nounn
noun

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

• a small earthquake

• shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)

verb

• shake with seismic vibrations

vibrations
nounn
noun

• the act of vibrating

• a shaky motion

• (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean

• a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively

cool
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

• inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color

• psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike

noun

• the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature

• great coolness and composure under strain

adjective satellite

• marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

• used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis

• fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept

verb

• make cool or cooler

• loose heat

• lose intensity

cool down
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make cool or cooler

• lose intensity

• loose heat

frisson
nounn
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

gelidity
nounn
noun

• coldness due to a cold environment

iciness
nounn
noun

• coldness due to a cold environment

• a lack of affection or enthusiasm

pall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden numbing dread

• burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

verb

• become less interesting or attractive

• cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away

• cover with a pall

• cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing

• cause to become flat

• lose sparkle or bouquet

• lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to)

• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

quiver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a shaky motion

• case for holding arrows

• the act of vibrating

verb

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• move back and forth very rapidly

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

shiver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

verb

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• shake, as from cold

shivering
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

adjective satellite

• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze

shudder
verbv
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

verb

• shake, as from cold

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

thrill
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

verb

• cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• fill with sublime emotion

tingle
verbv
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings

verb

• cause a stinging or tingling sensation

Best Hypernyms For CHILLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for chills, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
alter apprehension apprehensiveness change cold coldness deject demoralise demoralize depress dismay dispirit dread fear fearfulness fright frigidity frigidness modify symptom turn
Phrases (4)
cast downchange stateget downlow temperature

Alternatives for FRISSONS

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