Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪvər/
noun a trembling or quivering movement
A1 I felt a shiver run down my spine.
A2 The sudden cold wind made her shiver.
B1 He couldn't help but shiver with fear as he entered the dark room.
B2 The eerie silence of the abandoned house sent shivers down her spine.
C1 The intensity of the music performance sent shivers of excitement through the audience.
C2 The chilling revelation in the final chapter left me with a shiver of disbelief.
verb to shake slightly because of cold, fear, or excitement
A1 I shiver when it's cold outside.
A2 The scary movie made me shiver with fear.
B1 The unexpected news caused her to shiver in shock.
B2 The cold wind made him shiver uncontrollably.
C1 The eerie atmosphere of the haunted house made everyone shiver with anticipation.
C2 The chilling tale of the ghost ship made even the bravest sailor shiver with dread.
formal The cold wind made her shiver as she walked home from work.
informal I always shiver when I watch scary movies.
slang That horror movie had me shivering in my boots!
figurative The thought of public speaking makes me shiver with fear.
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