chill

/tʃˈɪl/

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Noun
coldness due to a cold environment
Noun
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
Noun
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
Noun
a sudden numbing dread
Verb
depress or discourage; "The news of the city''s surrender chilled the soldiers"
Verb
make cool or cooler; "Chill the food"
Verb
loose heat; "The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm"

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