Phrase guide

stand on end

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To stand erect, bristle, especially from fear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The horrifying tales he told made my hair stand on end.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To place on its end. (of an object)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: esborronar — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Catalan: arrufar-se — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • German: zu Berge stehen — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Hungarian: égnek áll — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Japanese: よだつ (yodatsu) — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Latin: horreō — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Latin: inhorreō — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Māori: moihi — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Māori: mōihiihi — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Māori: torotika — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Polish: stawać dęba — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear
  • Polish: stanąć dęba — to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear