suspense
Example Sentences
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And the associations with danger—and suspense, anxiety, anticipation and adrenaline, he says—are even more likely to slow, if not cure, the breakdown of brain functions caused by the disease.
Besides romance and action, the actor also delivered hits that were suspense thrillers and comedies.
From BBC
The movie itself seems equally unconcerned with its villain, which may be why its suspense and horror beats ultimately don’t hit that hard.
From Los Angeles Times
This series follows those same rules, but the deaths here don't happen right away, prolonging the dreadful suspense.
From Salon
As they pursue an exorcism, Castro keeps the suspense at a perfect pace.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
