Definition of Horripilation

the raised bumps on a person’s skin usually caused by something cold or alarming

Examples of Horripilation in a sentence

Horripilation occurred on my arms when an eerie noise could be heard in the empty hallway of the haunted house.  🔊

Every time I watch a scary movie at night I notice the horripilation on my arms and legs.  🔊

I didn’t want anyone to know that I was frightened of the situation, but the horripilation on my skin gave it away.  🔊

Horripilation formed on my skin when I was left home alone on a dark and spooky night.  🔊

The cold wind blew across my body and horripilation developed on my arm since I was wearing a thin T-shirt.  🔊

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