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shiver
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shiver in WordNet English dictionary
noun
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
"a frisson of surprise shot through him"
frisson
shiver
chill
quiver
shudder
thrill
tingle
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
tremble
shiver
shake
verb
shake, as from cold
"The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
shiver
shudder
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
shudder
shiver
throb
thrill
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