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1. (v.t.) horripilate
to produce horripilation on.

Etymology: (1615–25; < L horripilātus, ptp. of horripilāre to become bristly. See horrific , pile³, -ate¹)

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1. (verb) horripilate
have one's hair stand on end and get goosebumps
"I horripilate when I see violence on television"

2. (verb) horripilate
cause (someone's) hair to stand on end and to have goosebumps
"Hitchcock movies horripilate me"

'horripilate' - Nearby Entries
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