SUSPENSER Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

suspenser

noun

sə-ˈspen(t)-sər

Definition of suspenser

as in thriller

something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome Alfred Hitchcock was the acknowledged master of the cinematic suspenser that craftily manipulates its audience

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Recent Examples of suspenser Directed by Nelicia Low, the suspenser follows a young fencer struggling with keeping his secret crush on a fellow fencer from his homophobic mother. — Vivienne Chow, Variety, 17 May 2022 On the other hand, the story introduces fictional characters and elements that give it the air of a suspenser, exactly the sort for which Harris is so popular. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2022

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thriller

Noun

Chandler also starred as detective John Rayburn in the psychological thriller Bloodline, which earned him two Emmy nominations.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Filming the thriller The Place Beyond the Pines was a life-changing experience for A-list actors Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

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