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shiver vs chill

chill vs shiver

shiver and chill both are nouns.

shiver and chill both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shiver Yes No Yes No
chill Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shiver and chill are synonyms defined as:
  • shiver and chill: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Other synonyms of shiver include frisson, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle.
shiver (noun) chill (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement coldness due to a cold environment
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright a sudden numbing dread
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
shiver (verb) chill (verb)
shake, as from cold loose heat
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement make cool or cooler
depress or discourage
Difference between shiver and chill

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