shudder

Noun
  1. An almost pleasurable sensation of fright (synset 107535351)
    "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
    is a type of: fear, fearfulness, fright - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
    same as: chill, frisson, quiver, shiver, thrill, tingle
  2. An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) (synset 100349627)
    is a type of: quiver, quivering, vibration - the act of vibrating
    same as: tremor
Verb
  1. Shake, as from cold (synset 200014194)
    "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
    is a type of: move involuntarily, move reflexively - move in an uncontrolled manner
    same as: shiver
  2. Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement (synset 201892939)
    is a type of: tremble - move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
    same as: shiver, thrill, throb

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