hair-raiser
noun
hair-rais·er ˈher-ˌrā-zər 
: thriller
Synonyms
- cliff-hanger
- nail-biter
- suspenser
- thriller
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Word History
First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above
hair-raiser
noun
as in thriller
something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome since they had been dating for five years, her answer to his proposal wasn't exactly a hair-raiser Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- thriller
- suspenser
- photo finish
- nail-biter
- cliff-hanger
- squeaker
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blowout
- yawner