make your skin/flesh creep

make your skin/flesh creep
make your skin/flesh creep
◇ If something makes your skin/flesh creep, it causes you to have an uncomfortable feeling of fear or disgust.

The thought of touching that slimy mess makes my skin creep.

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Main Entry:creep

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