Thrill

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NOUN

bang, boot, charge, rush, flush

the swift release of a store of affective force

frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

VERB

cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

tickle, vibrate

feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

shudder, shiver, throb

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, exalt, beatify

fill with sublime emotion

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