Quiver with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkwɪvɝ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KWIV-er with (or KWIV-er widh)
kwˈɪvɐ/ /wˈɪð
kw-IV-uh with
Definition
To shake or tremble slightly because of a strong emotion, such as fear, excitement, anger, or cold.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with emotions: 'quiver with fear', 'quiver with excitement', etc. More poetic or descriptive than 'shake' or 'tremble'. Common in storytelling or emotional descriptions.
Spanish: temblar de - estremecerse dePortuguese (BR): tremer dePortuguese (PT): tremer deChinese (Simplified): 因...颤抖Chinese (Traditional): 因...顫抖Hindi: से कांपनाArabic: يرتجف منBengali: কাঁপা (ভয়ে/উত্তেজনায়/রাগে) - থরথর করাRussian: дрожать от (страха/возбуждения и т.д.) - трепетать отJapanese: 〜で震える - 〜で身を震わせるVietnamese: run lên vì - rung lên vìKorean: ~으로 떨다 - ~으로 몸을 떨다Turkish: ~le titremek - ~le ürpermekUrdu: سے کانپنا - سے لرزناIndonesian: run lên vì - rung rẩy vì
Example Sentences
She began to quiver with fear when she heard the noise.
basic
He could see her quiver with excitement.
basic
The little boy quivered with cold in the snow.
basic
Her voice quivered with emotion during the speech.
natural
I could feel my hands quivering with nervousness before the test.
natural
The leaves quivered with the slightest breeze.
natural