English Explanatory Dictionary

enthrill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pierce; penetrate; run through; stab.
  2. To cause to thrill.
  3. To charm; to enthrall.

Word forms

enthrill enthrills enthrilling enthrilled inthrill

Etymology

From en- + thrill.

Synonyms

shank yerk chef chib ching chive enthrill foin gore gride jab job juke kebab knifecrime lancinate pigstick pink poach run through shiv spear speet splash stab stick stob stog thrust excite inspirit animate awaken electrify enflame enkindle exagitate exhilarate exsuscitate fillip fire fire the blood galvanize gin up ignite inflame intoxicate kindle quicken rouse send set fire to set on fire sharpen stir the blood suscitate thrill vitalise wake warm the blood
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