horripilation

Meanings

• The shivering of the skin, especially when one is cold or frightened.

  - "When I was camping in the winter, I experienced intense horripilation as the temperature dropped."
  - "During a horror movie scene, the protagonist heard a strange noise, causing her to jump up and feel a chill run down her spine - the horripilation was a physical manifestation of her fear."

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Synonyms

goose bump , goose flesh , goose pimple , goose skin , piloerection , pilomotor reflex

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with horripilation
Barricade , Parricide , Sacrament , Incarnation

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Homophones

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1. Horror () :
   

2. Horrid () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of horripilation that leads to same result
horripilate , horripilated , horripilates , horripilating , horripilation , horripilations

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Forms

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Horripilation as a physical reaction, such as goosebumps or shivers, caused by a variety of stimuli, including cold temperatures, fear, excitement, or sexual arousal., Horripilation as a literary or rhetorical device, used to evoke a strong emotional response, such as fear, terror, suspense, or excitement, in the reader or audience., Horripilation as a visual or artistic representation, used to create a sense of unease, discomfort, or fear, in the viewer or audience., Horripilation as a musical or auditory representation, used to create a sense of tension, suspense, or fear, in the listener or audience.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'horripilare,' which means 'to cause the hairs to stand on end.'

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Culture

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Horripilation has been depicted and discussed in various forms of culture, including literature, art, music, and folklore.

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