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shiver

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of shiver

1 an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold

the prisoner experienced a sudden shiver when confronted with the sight of the dark basement

Synonyms of shiver

quiver, shudder, tremble

Words Related to shiver

agitation, convulsing, jolt, quake, shake, tremor, vibration, wobble (also wabble)

fluctuation, flutter, oscillation, wave

beat, palpitation, pulsation, pulse, throb

2 shivers plural a sense of panic or extreme nervousness

looking down from the window ledge sent shivers up my spine

Synonyms of shiver

butterflies, dither, heebie-jeebies, jimjams, jitters, nerves, screaming meemies, shakes, whim-whams, willies

Words Related to shiver

cold sweat, creeps, fidgets, goose bumps

agitation, anxiety, fear, hysteria, uneasiness

frazzle, nervous breakdown

edginess, jumpiness, skittishness

Near Antonyms of shiver

aplomb, calm, composure, equanimity, imperturbability, self-possession, tranquillity (or tranquility)

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