Overview of noun shiver

The noun shiver has 2 senses

• tremble, shiver, shake -- (a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement)


• frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle -- (an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him")

Overview of verb shiver

The verb shiver has 2 senses

• shudder, shiver, throb, thrill -- (tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement)


• shiver, shudder -- (shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!")