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creeps

noun

Form of creep , plural of creep.

Simple meaning

A feeling of fear and revulsion.

Pronunciation

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kreeps
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɹips

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A feeling of fear and revulsion

  2. figurative

    A feeling or sensation of fear or horror.

  3. figurative

    A sensation that objects are crawling on one's skin.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A feeling of fear and revulsion

Used this way, creeps is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.

Emotional tone
Negative
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Serious and weighty
Usage feel
Everyday but emotionally strong

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • creepverbBase word

    Move slowly.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • creepernounPerson or profession

    Any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping.

Related words

Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.

  • creepy-crawlynounRelated term

    An animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects).

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