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HORRIPILATIONS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word horripilations. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word horripilations. (close relations)
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horripilation

Best Alternative Words for HORRIPILATIONS

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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

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

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

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

gooseflesh
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For HORRIPILATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for horripilations, 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 CHILLS

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