shiver

Noun
  1. A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement (synset 100869661)
    hypernym: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
    synonym: shake, tremble
  2. An almost pleasurable sensation of fright (synset 107535351)
    "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
    hypernym: fear, fearfulness, fright - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
    synonym: chill, frisson, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle
Verb
  1. Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement (synset 201892939)
    hypernym: tremble - move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
    synonym: shudder, thrill, throb
  2. Shake, as from cold (synset 200014194)
    "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
    hypernym: move involuntarily, move reflexively - move in an uncontrolled manner
    synonym: shudder

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