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Frisson

🔄 Synonyms of "Frisson"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
quivernoun	(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.
thrillnoun	(ergative) To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
shuddernoun	(intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.
tinglenoun	(intransitive) To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation.
chillnoun	(slang) Calm, relaxed, easygoing.
shivernoun	To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Frisson"

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Word	Definition
thrillnoun	A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion; a frisson.
shivernoun	The act of shivering.
shuddernoun	A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror.
tinglenoun	A prickling or mildly stinging sensation; frisson.
quivernoun	(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
chillnoun	A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness.
quellverb	(transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit.
thrilling	Causing a feeling of sudden excitement.
thrillfestnoun	(informal) An experience, such as a film, offering many thrills.
stoundnoun	Astonishment; amazement.
frightnoun	A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
fragornoun	A loud and sudden sound; the report of anything bursting; a crash.
spasmnoun	A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
revulsionnoun	Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.
scintillationnoun	A flash of light; a spark.
inflammationnoun	(pathology) A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.
adrenaline rushnoun	A surge of strength and energy brought on by a dangerous situation, by, or as if by, adrenaline.
reaknoun	(obsolete) A prank.
thrillernoun	(film, literature) A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play, film.
pangnoun	(often in the plural) A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow.