MEANING
Bristling of the hairs on the skin, producing goose bumps in response to cold, fear, or strong emotion.
Use it for
The bristling of skin hairs that produces goose bumps.Use for a visible, physical reaction to fear, cold, or intense emotion.
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A whisper from the empty nursery sent horripilation prickling along her arms.
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