horripilation

[US]/hɒrɪpɪˈleɪʃən/
[UK]/hɔːrɪpɪˈleɪʃən/

Translation

n.the formation of goosebumps on the skin, often due to cold, fear, or excitement

Phrases & Collocations

sudden horripilation

a horripilation

horripilation ran

with horripilation

horripilation filled

felt horripilation

horripilation began

Example Sentences

the horror film caused immediate horripilation throughout the audience.

a sudden feeling of horripilation washed over her when she heard the mysterious footsteps.

the cold wind triggered horripilation along his arms and neck.

extreme horripilation overcame him as he explored the dark, abandoned cellar.

the eerie silence filled her with involuntary horripilation.

he experienced horripilation when the ghost dramatically appeared on stage.

chills and horripilation ran down her spine during the suspenseful thriller.

the visceral horripilation made the hairs on his arms stand up completely.

an overwhelming sense of horripilation seized the hikers at the mountain summit.

the abandoned house induced horripilation in everyone who entered.

horripilation spread through the crowd during the terrifying circus performance.

she felt a wave of horripilation as the thunder crashed violently overhead.

the creepy crawl of the spider across his arm caused immediate horripilation.

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