Horripilation

C2 16+

Synonyms of horripilation

Antonyms of horripilation

Collocations of horripilation

horripilation caused by fear
Frequency: 70 %

The horror movie induced horripilation caused by fear in the audience.

horripilation from cold
Frequency: 60 %

The icy wind sent shivers down her spine, resulting in horripilation from cold.

horripilation due to excitement
Frequency: 50 %

As she waited for the results, she felt horripilation due to excitement.

horripilation from a sudden shock
Frequency: 45 %

The unexpected news sent a wave of horripilation from a sudden shock through her body.

horripilation caused by music
Frequency: 40 %

The haunting melody of the song triggered horripilation caused by music.

Idiomatic Expressions for horripilation

  • Phrase: give someone goosebumps
    Meaning: to cause someone to have small raised bumps on their skin due to fear, excitement, or cold
    Usage: Her performance was so moving that it gave me goosebumps.