GOOSE SKIN Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase goose skin. (close relations)
Definition of GOOSE SKIN
Best Alternative Words for GOOSE SKIN
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chills | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • coldness due to a cold environment • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright • a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever • a sudden numbing dread verb • depress or discourage • make cool or cooler • loose heat | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
goosebump | nounn | |||||||
noun • reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | ||||||||
gooseflesh | nounn | |||||||
noun • reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | ||||||||
horripilation | nounn | |||||||
noun • reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | ||||||||
goose bump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | ||||||||
goose pimple | nounn | |||||||
noun • reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | ||||||||
pilomotor reflex | nounn | |||||||
noun • reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation |