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shiver

/'ʃɪvər/

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verb
shake, as from cold
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"The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"

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shudder

type of:
move involuntarily move reflexively
noun
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
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chill frisson quiver shudder thrill tingle

type of:
fear fearfulness fright
noun
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
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shake tremble

type of:
inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction reflex reflex action reflex response unconditioned reflex
verb
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
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shudder thrill throb

type of:
tremble

Examples of shiver

"The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"