What is the meaning of shiver?

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noun

A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement.
- synonyms: tremble, shake
An almost pleasurable sensation of fright.
- usage: "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
- synonyms: frisson, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle

verb

Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement.
- synonyms: shudder, throb, thrill
Shake, as from cold.
- usage: "The children are shivering-turn on the heat"
- synonyms: shudder

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