as in terrifying
causing fear
the soldiers let out a spine-chilling yell just before charging the enemy
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Recent Examples of spine-chilling
And a sequel has already been announced with Kirsten Dunst joining the spine-chilling story.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Neither is well-received, which Dippold says is its own brand of spine-chilling nightmare.
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Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Eloise Asylum in Westland is part history, part entertainment and all spine-chilling.
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Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Experience spine-chilling thrills in Scare Zones and the all-new maze Order of the Dragon.
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Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Set in a fictional town wrapped in mystery and spine-chilling traditions, Mandala Murders is a blend of mythology and crime thriller genres.
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Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
In the three years since the war started, locals have gotten used to the spine-chilling sound of the sirens and mostly ignore it.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 May 2025
But rather than dilute the scare factor, the humor makes the sense of doom only more pitiless and Orlok’s plans for Ellen more spine-chilling.
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David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Dec. 2024
This complex dress featured a mannequin-like attachment on the back, making for the ultimate spine-chilling moment.
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Michelle Lee,
Peoplemag,
25 Jan. 2024
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Neither is well-received, which Dippold says is its own brand of spine-chilling nightmare.
—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Eloise Asylum in Westland is part history, part entertainment and all spine-chilling.
—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Experience spine-chilling thrills in Scare Zones and the all-new maze Order of the Dragon.
—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Set in a fictional town wrapped in mystery and spine-chilling traditions, Mandala Murders is a blend of mythology and crime thriller genres.
—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
In the three years since the war started, locals have gotten used to the spine-chilling sound of the sirens and mostly ignore it.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
18 May 2025
But rather than dilute the scare factor, the humor makes the sense of doom only more pitiless and Orlok’s plans for Ellen more spine-chilling.
—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Dec. 2024
This complex dress featured a mannequin-like attachment on the back, making for the ultimate spine-chilling moment.
—
Michelle Lee,
Peoplemag,
25 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine-chilling
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That year, the Potomac River turned violent, as intense, heavy rains pushed the water to a terrifying, near-record flood level of 60,000 cubic feet per second.
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Just like waiting for the release of the bull, the ride vehicle will pause for three seconds before a terrifying 285-foot drop.
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Spain are a more understated attacking unit, and there’s a sense that while Lamine Yamal has been excellent, there is another gear for the Barcelona 18-year-old to find, which is fairly frightening for everyone else.
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For millions of individuals and businesses who rely on professional preparers, the answer portends a frightening prospect if the return preparer is dishonest.
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The Show Has Largely Lost Its Fear Factor The first and second seasons of From were scary.
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France’s starting lineup is scary and their depth isn’t any less terrifying, and this is without Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike who is currently sidelined through injury.
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England faces a formidable challenge against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup knockout round, playing at Estadio Azteca, 7,220 feet above sea level.
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However, there is arguably no matchup currently more daunting than a game against this formidable France side.
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And obviously, slavery was a terrible thing, and that was horrible.
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Horton, who married Rickman in 2012 in a private ceremony after more than 40 years together, also told the outlet that the diagnosis had been a horrible shock to them both.
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Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork.
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Visitors will see his Rough Riders uniform; the 1884 diary grieving his terrible loss; and the eyeglasses case, speech and shirt from the 1912 assassination attempt against him.
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“Spine-chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine-chilling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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