FRISSON Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word frisson. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word frisson. (close relations)

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Definition of FRISSON


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	chill				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • coldness due to a cold environment • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright • a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever • a sudden numbing dread verb • depress or discourage • make cool or cooler • loose heat
	quiver				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright • a shaky motion • case for holding arrows • the act of vibrating verb • shake with fast, tremulous movements • move back and forth very rapidly • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
	shiver				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright verb • tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement • shake, as from cold
	thrill				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the swift release of a store of affective force • 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 • feel sudden intense sensation or emotion • tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement • fill with sublime emotion
	tingle				verbv
	noun • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright • a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings verb • cause a stinging or tingling sensation
	excitement				nounn
	noun • the feeling of lively and cheerful joy • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up • something that agitates and arouses • disturbance usually in protest
	tingling				adjectiveadj
	noun • a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings adjective satellite • exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
	tremor				nounn
	noun • an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) • a small earthquake • shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease) verb • shake with seismic vibrations
	shudder				verbv
	noun • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright • an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) verb • shake, as from cold • tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

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