Quiver — synonyms, definition

1. quiver (Noun)

chill frisson palpitation quivering scabbard shake shakiness shaking shiver shudder tremble trembling tremor vibration

quiver (Noun) — An almost pleasurable sensation of fright. ex. "a quiver of surprise shot through him"

quiver (Noun) — A shaky motion. ex. "the quiver of his fingers as he lit his pipe"

quiver (Noun) — Case for holding arrows.

quiver (Noun) — The act of vibrating.

case fear fearfulness fright motility motion move movement shudder tremolo tremor

2. quiver (Verb)

Flitter beat bob bow cower duck flicker flop flounce flounder fluctuate flutter freeze glow jerk jolt lick lurch nod oscillate • • •

quiver (Verb) — Shake with fast, tremulous movements. ex. "His nostrils quivered"

quiver (Verb) — Move back and forth very rapidly. ex. "the candle quivered"

quiver (Verb) — Move with or as if with a regular alternating motion. ex. "the city quivered with music and excitement"

move move back and forth tremble