shiver

verbB1 · Intermediate

To shake because you are cold or afraid.

Meaning of «shiver»

verb

to shake because you are cold or afraid

She shivered when the cold wind blew through the window.

Translation

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«shiver» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

move quickly in small movements

shakethe general word for quick small movementsThe old bridge shakes when a truck passes.

trembleshake lightly from fear, weakness or strong feelingHer voice began to tremble as she spoke.

shivershake slightly because you are cold or scaredWe shiver in the cold wind at the bus stop.

shuddershake suddenly because of disgust or horrorI shudder when I think about that night.

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