shi
ver
Third Person
shivers
Present Participle
shivering
Past Tense
shivered
Past Participle
shivered
1
to shake slightly and repeatedly because of cold
- He shivered in the freezing wind.
- The hikers shivered beside the dying campfire.
- She wrapped her coat tighter as she shivered.
- The child shivered in the snow while waiting for the bus.
- They shivered under the thin blankets all night.
2
to tremble or quiver suddenly and repeatedly, often from fear, excitement, or strong emotion
- She shivered with fear as the door creaked open.
- He shivered at the memory of that night.
- The child shivered with excitement before opening the gift.
- They shivered as the thunder rolled across the valley.
- She shivered in anticipation of what was to come.
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