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shocker

[shok-er] / ˈʃɒk ər /
NOUN
cliffhanger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
close call
STRONG
squeaker thriller
WEAK
close shave narrow escape spine-chiller white knuckle
NOUN
eye opener
Synonyms
STRONGEST
epiphany
WEAK
bombshell disclosure discovery divulgence exposure exposé lightning bolt sign surprise
NOUN
skeleton in the closet
Synonyms
WEAK
disgrace misconduct scandal secret sin skeleton in the cupboard unmentionable thing wrongdoing

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