chill (n.)

  1. coldness due to a cold environment

    [ Syn: iciness , gelidity ]

  2. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; a frisson of surprise shot through him

    [ Syn: frisson , shiver , quiver , shudder , thrill , tingle ]

  3. a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

    [ Syn: shivering ]

  4. a sudden numbing dread

    [ Syn: pall ]

    chill (v.)

  1. depress or discourage; The news of the city's surrender chilled the soldiers'

  2. make cool or cooler; Chill the food

    [ Syn: cool , cool down ]

  3. loose heat; The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm

    [ Syn: cool , cool down ]

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