| Front | shiver |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ˈʃɪvə(r)/NAmE /ˈʃɪvər/verb [intransitive] (of a person)to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etcDon't stand outside shivering—come inside and get warm! He shivered at the thought of the cold, dark sea.~ with sth to shiver with cold/excitement/pleasure, etc. noun 1 [countable] a sudden shaking movement of your body because you are cold, frightened, excited, etcThe sound of his voice sent shivers down her spine. He felt a cold shiver of fear run through him. She gave a little shiver as she walked into the cold room. 2 the shivers [plural] shaking movements of your body because of fear or a high temperatureI don't like him. He gives me the shivers. Symptoms include headaches, vomiting and the shivers. |
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