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HORRIPILATION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word horripilation. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word horripilation. (close relations)
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gooseflesh
nounn
noun

• reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

chill
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
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

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

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

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

goosebump
nounn
noun

• reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

Best Hypernyms For HORRIPILATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for horripilation, 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 GOOSEFLESH

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