shiver shiver /ˈʃɪvɝ/

noun

1. () A reflex motion caused by cold, fear or excitement  ( shake , tremble , shiver )
   a reflex motion caused by cold, fear or excitement
   
2. 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
   

verb

1. () Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement  ( thrill , throb , shudder , shiver )
   tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
   
2. () 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!