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shiver

/ˈʃɪvə/

noun

Meaning

  • The act of shivering.

    "A shiver went up my spine."

  • A bodily response to early hypothermia.Wp

verb

Meaning

  • To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

    "They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air."

  • To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.