shiver (/ˈʃɪvər/)

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verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Body & Health

🔊 /ˈʃɪvər/

Meaning

Meaning: shake slightly from cold or fear

To shake slightly and uncontrollably, usually because of cold or fear. It can also be a noun for this shaking.

Examples

🗣 The cold wind made everyone shiver.

Etymology

From Middle English ‘chiveren’, of uncertain origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for cold, fear, and excitement; ‘a shiver down the spine’ is common.

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Tags: body, cold

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