shiver
word
Definition
To shake slightly and quickly, usually because you are cold, frightened, or excited.
Usage & Nuances
'Shiver' is usually used for physical reactions to cold or fear. Common phrases: 'make someone shiver', 'shiver with' + emotion (cold, fear, excitement). Not used for strong or violent shaking (use 'tremble', 'shake' for broader meanings).
Spanish: temblarPortuguese (BR): tremerPortuguese (PT): tremerChinese (Simplified): 发抖Chinese (Traditional): 發抖Hindi: काँपनाArabic: يرتجفBengali: কাঁপাRussian: дрожатьJapanese: 震えるVietnamese: rùng mìnhKorean: 떨다Turkish: titremekUrdu: کانپناIndonesian: menggigil
Example Sentences
I shiver when it is very cold outside.
basic
She began to shiver with fear during the storm.
basic
The little boy shivered without his jacket.
basic
Just thinking about spiders makes me shiver.
natural
A sudden gust of wind made us all shiver.
natural
He tried to hide his shiver so no one would notice he was nervous.
natural