Making chilly or cold; depressing; discouraging; cold; distant; as, a chilling breeze; a chilling manner.

the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature

picture Damage caused by exposure to cool, but not freezing, temperatures. Chilling causes physiological changes that may affect ripening, storability, and disease susceptibility of horticultural crops. Often a concern during post-harvest handling and storage, but may be an issue for warm-season crops (tomato, peppers, melons) in spring and autumn. Compare with killing frost

so scary as to cause chills and shudders; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"