shiver

verb
UK: /ˈʃɪv.ər/
US: /ˈʃɪv.ɚ/

  1. To shake slightly because you feel cold, frightened, or excited.

    1. I shiver when I remember that accident.
    2. The poor dog began to shiver violently after falling into the icy river.

  2. To break into small pieces or splinters; shatter.

    1. The glass shivered into a thousand pieces.
    2. The old wooden door shivered under the force of the powerful explosion.

Synonyms

quiver quake chill shake tremble
shiver noun

  1. A shaking movement of the body because of cold or fear.

    1. I felt a shiver down my spine.
    2. She gave a slight shiver as the cold wind blew through the open window.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shiver" in English means: To shake slightly because you feel cold, frightened, or excited., To break into small pieces or splinters; shatter..

The phonetic transcription of "shiver" is /ˈʃɪv.ər/ in British English and /ˈʃɪv.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shiver": quiver, quake, chill, shake, tremble.

Example usage of "shiver": "I shiver when I remember that accident.". More examples on the page.