- present participle of chill.
chilling
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of chilling
Example Sentences
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The prosecution opposed the disclosures, saying they would have a "chilling effect" on the lone juror.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
The artists argued that Macklemore's removal represented a chilling effect on free speech.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I think it will have a chilling effect on the behavior of folks on campus,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
As I spoke to the women who had worked, in the early 1970s, to organize and pursue this right, I realized something chilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
Trey and Zion start squawking, chilling, goofing around.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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