Shiver
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To tremble or shake involuntarily, typically from cold, fear, or intense emotion.
“She stepped out of the sea and began to shiver in the cold evening air.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈʃɪvə/
Syllables
shiv·er
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