make someone's skin crawl/creep
1 of 2phrase (1)
: to make someone feel disgusted, afraid, etc.
The horrible things I saw made my skin crawl/creep.
make someone's skin/flesh creep
2 of 2phrase (2)
: to cause someone to have an uncomfortable feeling of fear or disgust
The thought of touching that slimy mess makes my skin creep.
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“Make someone's skin crawl/creep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20someone%27s%20skin%20crawl%2Fcreep. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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