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thriller Synonyms

Another word for thriller

Choosing another word for thriller depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A novel, play, film, or television program featuring an exciting plot that generates intense suspense, anticipation, and anxiety, typically involving crime, espionage, or imminent danger.

Usage Example

"The author's latest psychological page-turner kept readers guessing the culprit's identity until the final chapter."

Strong
page-turner
cliffhanger
whodunit
Weak
potboiler
shocker

• noun (Context 2)

A contest, sporting match, or event that is intensely exciting, closely contested, and full of suspense until the very end.

Usage Example

"The championship basketball game turned into an overtime nail-biter decided by a last-second shot."

Strongest
nail-biter
Strong
cliffhanger
barnburner
Weak
sensation

Opposites of thriller

The opposite of thriller shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

walkover
blowout
snoozer
bore
See all opposites of thriller

• Nearby Words

thrifty
thrill
thrilled
thriller
thrilling
thrillingly
thrinax

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thriller. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thriller
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