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shiver vs shudder

shudder vs shiver

shiver and shudder both are nouns.

shiver and shudder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shiver Yes No Yes No
shudder Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shiver and shudder are synonyms defined as:
  • shiver and shudder: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Other synonyms of shiver include chill, frisson, quiver, thrill, tingle.
As verbs, shiver and shudder are synonyms defined as:
  • shiver and shudder: shake, as from cold
As verbs, shiver and shudder are synonyms defined as:
  • shiver and shudder: tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Other synonyms of shiver include thrill, throb.
shiver (noun) shudder (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
shiver (verb) shudder (verb)
shake, as from cold shake, as from cold
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Difference between shiver and shudder

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