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PRONUNCIATION OF SPINE-CHILLING

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPINE-CHILLING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spine-Chilling is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SPINE-CHILLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of spine-chilling in the English dictionary

The definition of spine-chilling in the dictionary is arousing terror.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPINE-CHILLING

spindleshanks
spindlier
spindliest
spindling
spindly
spindrift
spine
spine-basher
spine-bashing
spine-chiller
spine-tingling
spined
spinel
spineless
spinelessly
spinelessness
spinelike
spinescence
spinescent
spinet

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPINE-CHILLING

bestselling
billing
calling
chilling
controlling
direct selling
drilling
falling
feeling
filling
hot-selling
installing
killing
modelling
rolling
scrolling
selling
spelling
telling
travelling
willing

Synonyms and antonyms of spine-chilling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SPINE-CHILLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «spine-chilling» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of spine-chilling

Translation of «spine-chilling» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPINE-CHILLING

Find out the translation of spine-chilling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spine-chilling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spine-chilling» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人不寒而栗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escalofriante
570 millions of speakers

English

spine-chilling
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रीढ़ द्रुतशीतन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مخيفة العمود الفقري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Леденящий кровь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arrepiante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেরুদণ্ড-হিম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

froid dans le dos
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tulang belakang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gruselige
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

背筋がゾッとするような
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

등골이 오싹
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Spine-chilling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lạnh xương sống
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதுகெலும்பு நடுங்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पाइन-द्रुतपटल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ürkütücü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

agghiacciante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mrożącej krew w żyłach
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

льодовий кров
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terifiantul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπονδυλικής στήλης - ψύξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ysingwekkende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Ryslig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

isnende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spine-chilling

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPINE-CHILLING»

The term «spine-chilling» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.456 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPINE-CHILLING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spine-chilling

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPINE-CHILLING»

Discover the use of spine-chilling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spine-chilling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Classic Ghost Stories: Eighteen Spine-Chilling Tales of ...
These are delightfully creepy tales that have stood the test of time, from such stellar authors as: Ambrose Bierce Edgar Allan Poe Edith Wharton E.F. Benson Guy de Maupassant William Fryer Harvey Charles Dickens Amelia B. Edwards M.R. James ...
Bill Bowers, 2003
2
The Survivor: 24 Spine-Chilling Adventures on the Edge of Death
The author, a world traveler and motivational speaker, shares stories from his life lived in the face of danger, from surviving a howling Pacific storm to living with pygmies in Africa. Original. 25,000 first printing.
John Goddard, 2001
3
Spine Chilling: Ten Horror Stories
Each story has an afterword in which the author describes their attitude to the horror genre and their inspiration for the story. The editor has also compiled a companion volume, 'Hair-raising'.
‎1992
4
Ghosts of the Heartland: Haunting, Spine-chilling Stories ...
Gathers stories by Robert Bloch, Fritz Leiber, Charles Wagner, Ambrose Bierce, Lester del Rey, Manly Wade Wellman, and Mary Barrett
Frank D. McSherry, Charles Waugh, Martin Harry Greenberg, 1990
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Dixie Ghosts: Haunting, Spine-chilling Stories from the ...
Each of the books was edited by master anthologists Frank D. McSherry Jr., Charles G. Waugh, and Martin H. Greenberg and includes stories from such great horror fiction writers as Ambrose Bierce, Isaac Asimov, Madeleine L'Engle, and Manly ...
Frank D. McSherry, Charles Waugh, Martin Harry Greenberg, 1988
6
Western Ghosts: Haunting, Spine-Chilling Stories from the ...
A collection of ghost stories set in California, Nevada, Colorado and other Western states includes tales by Harlan Ellison, Ambrose Bierce, Oliver LaFarge and others
Frank D. McSherry, Charles G. Waugh, Martin Harry Greenberg, 1990
7
Eastern ghosts: haunting, spine-chilling stories from New ...
Each of the books was edited by master anthologists Frank D. McSherry Jr., Charles G. Waugh, and Martin H. Greenberg and includes stories from such great horror fiction writers as Ambrose Bierce, Isaac Asimov, Madeleine L'Engle, and Manly ...
Frank D. McSherry, Charles Waugh, Martin Harry Greenberg, 1990
8
The Perfect Murder: Spine-chilling short stories for long ...
Spine-chilling short stories for long summer nights...
Jacqui Rose, Paul Finch, Luca Veste, 2013
9
New England Ghosts: Haunting, Spine-Chilling Stories from ...
Or perhaps ghosts are not merely a matter of the imagination. Draw your own conclusions as you feast on the hearty collection of New England ghost stories.
Frank D. McSherry, Charles G. Waugh, Martin Harry Greenberg, 1990
10
Spine Chilling Tales of Horror:A Caedmon Collection CD: ...
A collection of classic tales of horror from the Caedmon Collection.
Various, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPINE-CHILLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spine-chilling is used in the context of the following news items.
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[Weekender] Spine-chilling horror for mid-summer goosebumps
Haunted houses, horror films and even venturing into abandoned estates: such fear-inducing activities have long been a way for many Koreans to escape -- or ... «The Korea Herald, Jul 15»
2
4 essential apps to make your adventure trip more spine-chilling
Whether you need to check the surf forecast, take a quick snap of your friend boosting a big air on his snowboard, or simply shopping for the latest gear, there is ... «Businessinsider India, Jul 15»
3
Pizza shop robbed at gunpoint raising money to ensure 'spine
Pizza shop robbed at gunpoint raising money to ensure 'spine-chilling ... for a security system to "decrease the chances of spine-chilling moments like this ... «PennLive.com, Jun 15»
4
Japan Earthquake, a result of Mount Shindake Volcano Eruption …
The spine-chilling video was captured by the Japan Meteorological Agency and later broadcast by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK showing the high ... «India.com, May 15»
5
Hamas accused of 'spine-chilling' abuses during Gaza war
Hamas has been accused of committing "spine-chilling" war crimes, including the summary execution of at least 23 Palestinians, during last summer's ... «The Week UK, May 15»
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Nightmare on Downing Street: Tory army plan spine-chilling £12bn …
Cameron's Tory army have committed themselves to a spine-chilling £12billion of new welfare cuts. They say they want to wipe out the deficit – a target they ... «Scottish Daily Record, May 15»
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George Osborne's welfare cuts are 'spine chilling' if Tories win …
George Osborne's own deputy has warned of “spine-chilling” welfare cuts if the Tories win the election. Working families, poverty-stricken kids and the disabled ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
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Mortal Kombat X Goro DLC Fatality Trailer Is Spine-Chilling: He Is …
Goro is back to form in the latest Mortal Kombat X trailer and is not amused with Johnny Cage's threat. You're heading for fall, says Cage. (Photo : Image ... «Tech Times, Apr 15»
9
Watch Sarah Jessica Parker Flash Spine-Chilling Death Stare At …
Tom Hanks, one of the two most famous actors from Bosom Buddies, seems quite pleased with himself lately. After telling "The Internet" to back-off while at MSG ... «Gothamist, Mar 15»
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THEATRE REVIEW: Mist In The Mirror is a spine-chilling delight
Stunning visuals, crisp sound effects and suitably jarring music all piled onto the spine-chilling atmosphere. If you want to witness a truly memorable piece of ... «The Star, Mar 15»

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