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shudder vs shiver

shiver vs shudder

shudder and shiver both are nouns.

shudder and shiver both are verbs.

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

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