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thriller

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of thriller

something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome

  • those televison awards are hardly thrillers since the same people win year after year
Synonyms of thriller

cliff-hanger, hair-raiser, nail-biter, suspenser
Words Related to thriller

photo finish, squeaker
Near Antonyms of thriller

yawner

blowout

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