quiver vs fear

quiver and fear both are nouns.

quiver and fear both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
quiver	Yes	No	Yes	No
fear	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fear is a hypernym of quiver; that is, fear is a word with a broader meaning than quiver:

quiver: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Other hypernyms of quiver include fearfulness, fright.

quiver (noun)	fear (noun)
the act of vibrating	an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
case for holding arrows	an anxious feeling
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright	a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
a shaky motion

quiver (verb)	fear (verb)
shake with fast, tremulous movements	be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
move back and forth very rapidly	be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
	be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
	be uneasy or apprehensive about

Difference between quiver and fear

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