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1. Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
   - shudder, throb, thrill
    
2. Shake, as from cold
   "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
   - shudder

1. A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
   - tremble, shake
    
2. An almost pleasurable sensation of fright
   "a shiver of surprise shot through him"
   - frisson, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle

Sounds like: shivah, shiva

Derived forms: shivering, shivered, shivers

See also: shivering, shivery

Type of: fear, fearfulness, fright, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, move involuntarily, move reflexively, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, tremble, unconditioned reflex

Encyclopedia: Shiver