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 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!