SHIVER

• (noun) a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

  synonyms : shake , tremble

• (noun) an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

  "a frisson of surprise shot through him"

  synonyms : chill , frisson , quiver , shudder , thrill , tingle

• (verb) shake, as from cold

  "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"

  synonyms : shudder

• (verb) tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

  synonyms : shudder , thrill , throb

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