sudden chill
definitions
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An abrupt and unexpected decrease in ambient temperature or a sharp, immediate sensation of coldness felt on the skin or throughout the body.en: An abrupt and unexpected decrease in ambient temperature or a sharp, immediate sensation of coldness felt on the skin or throughout the body.
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An unexpected psychological sensation of fear, dread, or unease that strikes abruptly, often caused by an ominous realization, eerie atmosphere, or unsettling news.en: An unexpected psychological sensation of fear, dread, or unease that strikes abruptly, often caused by an ominous realization, eerie atmosphere, or unsettling news.
examples
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The sudden chill made everyone pull their jackets tighter around themselves.
The sudden chill made everyone pull their jackets tighter around themselves.
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A sudden chill ran down her spine when she realized she had been followed home.
A sudden chill ran down her spine when she realized she had been followed home.