Synonyms of quiver

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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
• throb
• agitation
• pulse
• vibration
• wabble
• fluctuation
• oscillation
• palpitation
• pulsation
• convulsing
• beat

quiver

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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
• wabble
• throb
• swing
• jounce
• flicker
• flutter
• wave
• joggle
• judder
• rock
• quaver
• chatter
• thrill
• waver
• palpitate
• undulate
• pulse
• fluctuate
• pulsate
• oscillate
• dodder
• pit-a-pat
• beat
• pitter-patter