chilling
Example Sentences
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The lawsuit had a chilling effect on the real-estate industry, which has become more reliant on software and data services in recent years.
Maryland abortion providers and aid groups say there has been an increase in demand and a chilling effect for providers.
From Washington Post
“But the flip side of the coin is it can give you incredible insight into people’s everyday lives. That can have an unintended chilling effect or be a tool for actual repression.”
From New York Times
The effect at New College has been chilling and disruptive.
From Seattle Times
While crime victim advocates celebrated their victory, others warned the ruling could have a chilling effect on existing efforts to fight wrongful convictions and excessive sentences.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
