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shiver

DEFINITIONS OF: shiver

1

v shake, as from cold

“The children are shivering--turn on the heat!”
Synonyms:
shudder
Type of:
move involuntarily, move reflexively
move in an uncontrolled manner

v tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Synonyms:
shudder, thrill, throb
Type of:
tremble
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

n a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

Synonyms:
shake, tremble
Type of:
inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

n an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

Synonyms:
chill, frisson, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle
Type of:
fear, fearfulness, fright
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
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