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frisson

 

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Noun frisson has 1 sense
  1. frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle - an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
    --1 is a kind of fear, fearfulness, fright

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Frisson

Noun:

Sense 1: A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear that is accompanied by a shiver down the spine.

Sample sentence 1: The thrilling climax of the movie sent a frisson of excitement through the audience.

Sample sentence 2: I experienced a frisson of fear as I stepped into the haunted house.

Sense 2: A shiver or chill that runs through the body as a response to strong emotions or sensations.

Sample sentence 1: The haunting melody of the violin sent a frisson down my spine.

Sample sentence 2: The cold wind gave me a frisson, making me wrap my coat tighter.

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