Synonyms of quiver

quiver 1 of 2

noun

as in shiver

an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold

a quiver ran through the audience when the monster cornered the movie's hero

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shiver
• shudder
• tremble
• tremor
• wave
• jolt
• wobble
• quake
• flutter
• shake
• agitation
• throb
• pulse
• vibration
• fluctuation
• oscillation
• pulsation
• palpitation
• convulsing
• beat

quiver

2 of 2

verb

as in to shake

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

aspen leaves quivering in the breeze

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shake
• shudder
• jerk
• tremble
• vibrate
• shiver
• twitch
• wobble
• quake
• bucket
• convulse
• jiggle
• sway
• jolt
• agitate
• throb
• swing
• jounce
• flicker
• flutter
• wave
• joggle
• judder
• rock
• chatter
• thrill
• quaver
• waver
• palpitate
• undulate
• fluctuate
• pulse
• pulsate
• oscillate
• dodder
• pit-a-pat
• beat
• pitter-patter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quiver

Noun

Visually, the tunnel’s thick metal exterior quivers and soil shakes off it as each succeeding segment ignites. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 May 2026

The Raiders could use some of those arrows in the quiver to move up for better talent and further streamline their return to success. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026

Verb

In my mind, church potlucks and family picnics blur together into one long table lined with bright yellow pudding dotted with vanilla wafers, three-bean salad, and quivering ambrosia. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 26 May 2026

Johnston plays poor Bear as a quivering mess wracked with guilt that this monster — who used to be his friend — is the result of his own terrible decision-making. — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026