horripilating

/hɒˌɹɪpɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To bristle in fear or horror; to have goose bumps or goose pimples.
Causing horripilation.
Horrendous, horrifying, terrifying.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

horrifick(English)horrored(English)hurty(English)horiciclic(English)hectoring(English)helatious(English)hag-ridden(English)hordal(English)

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Sources

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