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chilling effect
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noun
a discouraging or deterring effect, especially one resulting from a restrictive law or regulation.
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Origin of chilling effect
First recorded in 1965ā70
Words nearby chilling effect
chill factor, chilli, chilli con carne, Chillicothe, chilling, chilling effect, chilli powder, chilli sauce, Chilliwack, Chillon, chill out
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