shiver
shiver /ˈʃɪvɝ/
noun
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(
)
A reflex motion caused by cold, fear or excitement
(
shake
, tremble
, shiver
)
a reflex motion caused by cold, fear or excitement
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An almost pleasurable sensation of fright
(
frisson
, shiver
, shudder
, tingle
, chill
, quiver
, thrill
)
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
A frisson of surprise shot through him
a frisson of surprise shot through him
verb
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(
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Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
(
thrill
, throb
, shudder
, shiver
)
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
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(
)
Shake, as from cold
(
shiver
, shudder
)
shake, as from cold
The children are shivering--turn on the heat!
The children are shivering--turn on the heat!