English noun: shiver | |||
1. | shiver (act) a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement | ||
Synonyms | shake, tremble | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex | ||
2. | shiver (feeling) an almost pleasurable sensation of fright | ||
Samples | A frisson of surprise shot through him. | ||
Synonyms | chill, frisson, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fear, fearfulness, fright | ||
English verb: shiver | |||
1. | shiver (motion) tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement | ||
Synonyms | shudder, thrill, throb | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tremble | ||
2. | shiver (body) shake, as from cold | ||
Samples | The children are shivering--turn on the heat!. | ||
Synonyms | shudder | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | move involuntarily, move reflexively | ||