quiver
quiver /ˈkwɪvɝ/
noun
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()
An almost pleasurable sensation of fright
(
frisson
, shiver
, shudder
, chill
, quiver
, thrill
, tingle
)
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
A frisson of surprise shot through him
a frisson of surprise shot through him
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The act of vibrating
(
quiver
, quivering
, vibration
)
the act of vibrating
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Case for holding arrows
(
quiver
)
case for holding arrows
The archer reached for an arrow from his quiver, fitting it carefully onto his bowstring
The archer reached for an arrow from his quiver, fitting it carefully onto his bowstring
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A shaky motion
(
palpitation
, quiver
, quivering
, shakiness
, shaking
, trembling
, vibration
)
a shaky motion
The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
verb
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()
Shake with fast, tremulous movements
(
palpitate
, quake
, quiver
)
shake with fast, tremulous movements
His nostrils palpitated
His nostrils palpitated
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()
Move back and forth very rapidly
(
flitter
, waver
, flutter
, flicker
, quiver
)
move back and forth very rapidly
The candle flickered
the candle flickered
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Move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
(
beat
, pulsate
, quiver
)
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
The city pulsated with music and excitement
the city pulsated with music and excitement