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chill

[chil] / tʃɪl /




VERB
make cold
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST




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On March 18, Dakar called for an international investigation into "allegations of corruption within the CAF leadership" in a statement that sent a chill through Morocco.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The sharp reversal from late February threatens to chill the start of the important spring home-buying season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“This is going to chill people from participating in the system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

They glittered in gold platform heels, black and tan powersuits, and fur-lined wool dresses for the winter chill lingering in Washington.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Ashmodai was now laughing, a sound that gripped Clara with its chill.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny