thrill
thrill (thrĭl)v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrillsv. tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. 3. To cause to quiver, tremble, or vibrate.v. intr. 1. To feel a sudden quiver of excitement or emotion. 2. To quiver, tremble, or vibrate.n. 1. A quivering or trembling caused by sudden excitement or emotion. 2. A source or cause of excitement or emotion. 3. Pathology. A slight palpable vibration that often accompanies certain cardiac and circulatory abnormalities. [Middle English thrillen, alteration of thirlen, to pierce, from Old English thȳrlian, from thȳrel, hole. See terə-2 in Indo-European Roots.] thrillʹing·ly adv.
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