aquiver

/ˈækwɪvər/

Definitions

1. verb

to be or make something quiver or tremble, typically with fear or emotion

“The old lady’s hands began to aquiver as she thought of her lost loved one.”

2. noun

a state of being quivering or trembling, typically with fear or emotion

“Her eyes were in an aquiver as she watched the scary movie.”

3. adjective

quivering or trembling, typically with fear or emotion

“Her voice was aquiver with emotion as she sang the song.”

Synonyms

  • quake
  • shiver
  • shudder
  • tremble

Antonyms

  • firm
  • stable
  • steady