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quiver vs shiver

shiver vs quiver

quiver and shiver both are nouns.

quiver and shiver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quiver Yes No Yes No
shiver Yes No Yes No
As nouns, quiver and shiver are synonyms defined as:
  • quiver and shiver: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Other synonyms of quiver include chill, frisson, shudder, thrill, tingle.
quiver (noun) shiver (noun)
the act of vibrating a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
case for holding arrows an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
a shaky motion
quiver (verb) shiver (verb)
shake with fast, tremulous movements shake, as from cold
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
move back and forth very rapidly
Difference between quiver and shiver

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