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chills Definition and Meaning in English (chills definition)

noun
Synonyms:shiverstremorsgoosebumps
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Chills definition: A sudden feeling of coldness, often accompanied by shivering, typically due to illness, fear, or excitement.

Definitions of Chills

  1. 1noun

    A sudden feeling of coldness, often accompanied by shivering, typically due to illness, fear, or excitement.

  2. 2verb

    To cause a feeling of fear or unease in someone, often used in the context of something being frightening.

Example Sentences

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“She felt chills coming on, a sign of the flu.”

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“The horror movie gave him the chills.”

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“The cold air sent chills down my spine.”

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infinitivechill
past tensechilled
present participlechilling
nounchill
adjectivechilly

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Chills definition: A sudden feeling of coldness, often accompanied by shivering, typically due to illness, fear, or excitement.
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'Chills' translates to 'chills' in English. Chills definition: A sudden feeling of coldness, often accompanied by shivering, typically due to illness, fear, or excitement.
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