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shiver vs reflex

reflex vs shiver

shiver and reflex both are nouns.

shiver is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

shiver is a verb but reflex is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shiver Yes No Yes No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of shiver; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than shiver:
  • shiver: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
shiver (noun) reflex (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
shiver (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
shiver (verb) reflex (verb)
shake, as from cold
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Difference between shiver and reflex

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