chilling effect
noun
a discouraging or deterring effect, especially one resulting from a restrictive law or regulation.
Origin of chilling effect
First recorded in 1965–70
Words nearby chilling effect
chilli con carne,
chilli powder,
chilli sauce,
chillicothe,
chilling,
chilling effect,
chilliwack,
chillon,
chillum,
chilly,
chilly bin