: gravely disturbing or frightening
a chilling case of abuse
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a Southern visitor who was unused to the chilling air of a Northeast winter
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The network pitched her on Mommy Meanest, a chilling true story about a mother who sends her own daughter hundreds of bullying, anonymous text messages.
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Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
His chilling presence and the psychological depth of his actions linger long after the final page, cementing his status as one of the most iconic villains in the thriller genre.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
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Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
His chilling presence and the psychological depth of his actions linger long after the final page, cementing his status as one of the most iconic villains in the thriller genre.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilling. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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chilling
adjective
chill·ing
ˈchil-iŋ 
: very disturbing or frightening
a chilling case of abuse
chillingly
adverb
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