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Definitions of frisson

noun
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

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tremblement, vibrement
the act of vibrating
noun
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

synonyms: tremblement

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type of:
angoisse, crainte, peur
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
noun
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

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réflexe
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

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