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hair–raiser

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of HAIR-RAISER

something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome <since they had been dating for five years, her answer to his proposal wasn't exactly a hair-raiser>
Related Words photo finish, squeaker
Near Antonyms yawner; blowout

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