Shiver — synonyms, definition

1. shiver (Noun)

ague bit chill chip convulsion disturbance flake fragment frisson quake quiver shake shaking shaving shock shudder splinter tremble trembling tremor • • •

shiver (Noun) — A reflex motion caused by cold, fear or excitement.

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

fear fearfulness fright inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction reflex reflex action reflex response unconditioned reflex

2. shiver (Verb)

cower fluctuate flutter freeze glow oscillate palpitate pant quake quaver quiver shake shudder shutter thrill throb tingle tremble undulate vibrate • • •

shiver (Verb) — Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement.

shiver (Verb) — Shake, as from cold. ex. "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"

move involuntarily move reflexively tremble