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horripilating

The correct spelling is horripilating.

How to pronounce horripilating

verb

IPA: /hɒˌɹɪpɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

Say it like: Hor-rip-ila-tin-g

The correct spelling is horripilating. To bristle in fear or horror; to have goose bumps or goose pimples.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bristle in fear or horror; to have goose bumps or goose pimples.

adjective

  1. 1.Causing horripilation.
  2. 2.Horrendous, horrifying, terrifying.

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