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Give somebody the creeps

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Emotional ResponsePlay
Describes immediate emotional reaction, often negative or unsettling. SlideSeeing the abandoned house at night gives me the creeps.
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Common in casual conversation, not suitable for formal contexts. SlideShe avoided the old portrait; it gave her the creeps.
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Subjective sensation, varies from person to person. SlideClowns are supposed to be funny, but they give me the creeps.