SHIVER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • reflex shaking caused by cold or fear or excitement
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) shiver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a frisson of surprise shot through him
    Hypernyms(s) shiver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

SHIVER as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • shake, as from cold
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The children are shivering–turn on the heat!
    Hypernyms(s) shiver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) shiver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)