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reflex action vs shiver

shiver vs reflex action

reflex action and shiver both are nouns.

reflex action is not a verb while shiver is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex action Yes No No No
shiver Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shiver is a hyponym of reflex action; that is, shiver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex action:
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • shiver: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
reflex action (noun) shiver (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
reflex action (verb) shiver (verb)
shake, as from cold
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Difference between reflex action and shiver

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