shiver (n.)

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

    [ Syn: tremble , shake ]

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

    [ Syn: frisson , chill , quiver , shudder , thrill , tingle ]

    shiver (v.)

  1. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

    [ Syn: shudder , throb , thrill ]

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

    [ Syn: shudder ]

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