 shiver |
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| 1. | [ verb ] tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement | |
| Synonyms: | shudder thrill throb | |
| Related terms: | tremble frisson | |
| 2. | [ verb ] shake, as from cold | |
| Synonyms: | shudder dither | |
| Examples: | "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!" |
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| Related terms: | fret move_involuntarily tremor | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (biology,medicine) reflex shaking caused by cold or fear or excitement | |
| Synonyms: | shake tremble | |
| Related terms: | reflex tremble | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 6838 | |
| 5. | [ noun ] an almost pleasurable sensation of fright | |
| Synonyms: | thrill chill quiver shudder tingle frisson | |
| Examples: | "a frisson of surprise shot through him" |
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| Related terms: | fear shudder tingle | |
| Similar spelling: |
shivery Shover shaver Shawver shaper Shafer Siver shopper shivaree shipper Shiffer Sheffer Shaffer Shaefer swiver |
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