THRILLERS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word thrillers. (close relations)
thrill
Best Alternative Words for THRILLERS
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action | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something done (usually as opposed to something said) • the state of being active • a military engagement • a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) • the series of events that form a plot • the trait of being active and energetic and forceful • the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism • a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong • an act by a government body or supranational organization • the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field • In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges). verb • institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against • put in effect | ||||||||
dramatic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • suitable to or characteristic of drama • pertaining to or characteristic of drama • used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
gripping | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • capable of arousing and holding the attention | ||||||||
suspense | nounn | |||||||
noun • apprehension about what is going to happen • an uncertain cognitive state • excited anticipation of an approaching climax | ||||||||
suspenseful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense | ||||||||
thrilling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing a surge of emotion or excitement • causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock |