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shiver

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shiver in WordNet English dictionary

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