Mystery vs. Thriller

Mystery vs. Thriller — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Mystery and Thriller

Mysterynoun

Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

The truth behind the events remains a mystery.

Thrillernoun

Something that thrills.

Mysterynoun

Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature.

That man is a mystery.

Thrillernoun

A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play or film.

Mysterynoun

(obsolete) A secret or mystical meaning.

Thrillernoun

a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie

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Mysterynoun

A religious truth not understandable by the application of human reason alone (without divine aid).

Mysterynoun

A sacrament.

Mysterynoun

A secret religious celebration, admission to which was usually through initiation.

the Eleusinian mysteriesthe Mysteries of Mithras

Mysterynoun

(Catholicism) A particular event or series of events in the life of Christ.

The second decade of the Rosary concerns the Sorrowful mysteries, such as the crucifixion and the crowning with thorns.

Mysterynoun

A craft, art or trade; specifically a guild of craftsmen.

Mysterynoun

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained;

how it got out is a mysteryit remains one of nature's secrets
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Mysterynoun

a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie