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Shiver (Noun)

An almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him".

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

A delicious shiver ran down her spine as the vampire's eyes locked onto hers.
As I lay in bed, a sudden shiver danced along my spine at the eerie howl outside my window.
She felt a pleasant shiver trickle through her as she peered out at the terrifying depths below.
He gave an almost inaudible shiver at the icy gaze that bored into him across the dimly lit room.
Watching the ominous shadow spread its darkness on the walls gave me an exuberant shiver that brought my excitement near fever pitch.

A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

A sudden shiver ran down her spine as she walked through the dark and deserted alley.
He felt a shiver of excitement as he stood at the edge of the skydiving platform, preparing to take the leap of a lifetime.
A visible shiver ran across her shoulders as she stepped under the icy cold shower.
The mere mention of snakes made her experience a faint shiver of fear.
As she stood on the mountaintop, the biting wind caused a shiver to course through her entire body.