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chill vs shiver

shiver vs chill

chill and shiver both are nouns.

chill and shiver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chill Yes No Yes No
shiver Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chill and shiver are synonyms defined as:
  • chill and shiver: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Other synonyms of chill include frisson, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle.
chill (noun) shiver (noun)
coldness due to a cold environment a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
a sudden numbing dread an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
chill (verb) shiver (verb)
loose heat shake, as from cold
make cool or cooler tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
depress or discourage
Difference between chill and shiver

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