shiver - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

Synonyms

• shake
• shiver
• tremble

More generic

• inborn reflex
• innate reflex
• instinctive reflex
• physiological reaction
• reflex
• reflex action
• reflex response
• unconditioned reflex

Noun

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

Synonyms

• chill
• frisson
• quiver
• shiver
• shudder
• thrill
• tingle

More generic

• fear
• fearfulness
• fright

Verb

shake, as from cold

Synonyms

• shiver
• shudder

More generic

• move involuntarily
• move reflexively

Verb

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Synonyms

• shiver
• shudder
• thrill
• throb

More generic

• tremble

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