shiver

/ˈʃɪvər/

Definitions

1. verb

to shudder or tremble, especially with cold or fear

“She shivered at the thought of going outside on a winter morning.”

2. noun

a sudden, involuntary movement of the muscles, especially a shudder or tremble

“After watching the horror movie, he felt a shiver run down his spine.”

3. noun

a faint chill of cold air, often causing a person to shudder or tremble

“The cold wind sent a shiver through the group of hikers.”

4. noun

a feeling of fear or apprehension, often causing a person to shudder or tremble

“The suspenseful scene in the movie gave me a shiver.”

Synonyms

  • quiver
  • shudder
  • tremble

Antonyms

  • thaw
  • warming