Frisson
Frisson noun - An almost pleasurable sensation of fright.
Usage example: a frisson of surprise shot through him
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Synonyms for Frisson
Fearfulness and frisson are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fearfulness" instead a noun "Frisson".
Fearfulness
Fearfulness noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.
Frisson and fearfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Frisson" with "Fearfulness", this nouns are similar.
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Fearfulness and Frisson. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/frisson/fearfulness
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