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GOOSEBUMP Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word goosebump. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word goosebump. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GOOSEBUMP

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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

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

horripilation
nounn
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

goose skin
noun, adjectiven, adj
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

gooseflesh
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

Best Hypernyms For GOOSEBUMP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for goosebump, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
reflex
Phrases (7)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflex

Alternatives for QUIVER

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