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chilling Synonyms

Another word for chilling

Choosing another word for chilling depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Arousing a feeling of fear, horror, or deeply unsettling dread.

Usage Example

"The investigative journalist uncovered a spine-chilling account of the disaster."

Strongest
spine-chilling
frightening
Strong
terrifying
blood-curdling
hair-raising
horrifying
disturbing
unsettling
eerie

• adjective (Context 2)

Tending to discourage, deter, or inhibit the free exercise of an activity or legal right.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the strict new regulations would have a inhibiting effect on public debate."

Strong
inhibiting
discouraging
deterring
stifling
dampening

• noun (Context 3)

The action or process of making something cold or cooling it to a low temperature without freezing.

Usage Example

"Rapid cooling of the harvested produce helps preserve its freshness during transport."

Strongest
cooling
Strong
refrigeration

• adjective (Context 4)

Causing a sensation of physical coldness; penetratingly cold.

Usage Example

"A freezing autumn wind swept across the open moor."

Strong
freezing
biting
numbing
piercing
chilly
frosty

Opposites of chilling

The opposite of chilling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

warming
heating
encouraging
comforting
reassuring
stimulating
heartwarming
soothing
See all opposites of chilling

• Nearby Words

chilled
chiller
chilliness
chilling
chillingly
chillness
chillout

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chilling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chilling
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