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quivering vs shudder

shudder vs quivering

quivering and shudder both are nouns.

quivering is not a verb while shudder is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quivering Yes No No No
shudder Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shudder is a hyponym of quivering; that is, shudder is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quivering:
  • quivering: the act of vibrating
  • shudder: an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
Other hyponyms of quivering include tremor.
quivering (noun) shudder (noun)
the act of vibrating an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
a shaky motion an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
quivering (verb) shudder (verb)
shake, as from cold
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Difference between quivering and shudder

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