thrill 10 antonyms and opposites of thrill. Verb — To give someone a sudden rush of excitement or pleasure. Synonyms for thrill animate awaken electrify enflame enkindle enthrill exagitate excite 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 vitalise wake warm the blood whet wind up work up yerk Antonyms for thrill allay assuage calm down cool curb extinct extinguish quell soothe temperate ← Back to the full definition of thrill