1. shiver - noun
· a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
Hypernym(s): reflex, reflex_response, reflex_action, instinctive_reflex, innate_reflex, inborn_reflex, unconditioned_reflex, physiological_reaction
2. shiver - noun
· an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
Synonym(s): frisson, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle
Hypernym(s): fear, fearfulness, fright
3. shiver - verb
· tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Synonym(s): shudder, throb, thrill
Hypernym(s): tremble
4. shiver - verb
· shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
Synonym(s): shudder
Hypernym(s): move_involuntarily, move_reflexively
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