Horripillation

C2 16+

Synonyms of horripillation

Antonyms of horripillation

Collocations of horripillation

goosebumps
Frequency: 80 %

The scary movie gave me goosebumps.

shivers
Frequency: 70 %

The cold wind sent shivers down my spine.

chills
Frequency: 65 %

The eerie music gave me chills.

thrills
Frequency: 50 %

The roller coaster ride gave me thrills.

excitement
Frequency: 45 %

The anticipation of the event filled me with excitement.

Idiomatic Expressions for horripillation

  • Phrase: make one's hair stand on end
    Meaning: to cause someone to feel frightened or horrified
    Usage: The ghost story was so chilling that it made my hair stand on end.