FRISSON

frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle

(noun) an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; “a frisson of surprise shot through him”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

frisson (plural frissons)

A sudden surge of excitement.

A shiver, a thrill.

Anagrams

• Frisons

Source: Wiktionary



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COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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