Synonyms of horripilation
6 similar words
Another word for horripilation is piloerection. Other synonyms of horripilation are goose bump, goose pimple, goose skin, goose flesh and pilomotor reflex.
Synonyms and similar words for horripilation
nounA real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror...
- goose bumpRaised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or...
- goose pimpleSynonym of goose bump.
- goose skinSynonym of goose bump.
- goose fleshSynonym of goose bumps.
- piloerection
- pilomotor reflexThe reflex that causes raised skin, usually the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold...
Meaning of horripilation
- noun A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.
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Questions about synonyms of horripilation
- What is another word for horripilation?
- Horripilation has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as piloerection, goose bump, goose pimple, goose skin, goose flesh and pilomotor reflex.
- What does horripilation mean?
- Horripilation means a real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.
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