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Definition of: thrill
(thril) v.t.
1. To cause to feel a sudden wave of emotion; move to great or tingling excitement.
2. To cause to vibrate or tremble.
—v.i.
3. To feel a sudden wave of emotion or excitement.
4. To vibrate or tremble; quiver. See synonyms under SHAKE.
—noun
1. A tremor of feeling or excitement.
2. A pulsation.
3. Med. An abnormal vibratory or tremulous resonance perceived in auscultation; fremitus. [Metathetic var. of THIRL1]
—thrill′ing adjective
—thrill′ing·ly adverb
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