frisson vs shiver
shiver vs frissonfrisson and shiver both are nouns.
frisson is not a verb while shiver is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| frisson | Yes | No | No | No |
| shiver | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
frisson and shiver
are synonyms defined as:
- frisson and shiver: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
| frisson (noun) | shiver (noun) |
|---|---|
| an almost pleasurable sensation of fright | a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement |
| an almost pleasurable sensation of fright |
| frisson (verb) | shiver (verb) |
|---|---|
| shake, as from cold | |
| tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement |
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