shiv·er  /ˈʃɪvər/

noun

1. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

synset: tremble, shiver, shake

2. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"

synset: frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle

verb

1. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

synset: shudder, shiver, throb, thrill

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

synset: shiver, shudder



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