shiver

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
  2. noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
  3. verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Etymology

Origin uncertain, perhaps an alteration of chavel, or a frequentive of sheaf.

In classic literature

Synonyms

tremble, shake

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