shine vs shimmer

shine and shimmer both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shine	Yes	No	Yes	No
shimmer	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shimmer is a hyponym of shine; that is, shimmer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shine:

Other hyponyms of shine include spangle.

As verbs, shimmer is a hyponym of shine; that is, shimmer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shine:

shine (noun)	shimmer (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light	a weak and tremulous light

shine (verb)	shimmer (verb)
make (a surface) shine	give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	shine with a weak or fitful light
be shiny, as if wet
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be bright by reflecting or casting light
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)