Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "thrill" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

boring

Derived Terms

cheap thrill enthrill thrill kill thrill killer thrill killing thrill of the hunt thrill-seeker thrilly

Derived From

thirl

Etymologically Related To

drill thirl thread

Context

machining medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

elate excitation excite excitement exhilaration fear fearfulness fright incite intoxicate lift up pick up shake shake up stimulate stir tremble uplift

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

aggravate arouse bring down delight encourage geek out shudder tingle titillate

Type Of (IsA)

excitation

Manner Of

stimulate

Related Terms

exciting frisson rush

Related Terms

adrenaline big big excitement bird breathe buzz buzz adrenaline cardiac carnival carnival excitement cause coaster drill electrify emotion enjoyment excite excitement experience feeling fun fun experience heart hole kick murmur nostril perforate pleasure quiver quivering roller roller coaster suddenly thread tremble trembling

Synonym Network

bang exhilarate frisson shudder

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