Quiver (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Flutter
• Flicker
• Flitter
• Waver

Hypernyms

• Move Back And Forth

Meaning ²

Shake with fast, tremulous movements; "His nostrils palpitated".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Palpitate
• Quake

Related Words

• Quivering (noun)
• Quiver (noun)

Meaning ³

Move with or as if with a regular alternating motion; "the city pulsated with music and excitement".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Pulsate
• Beat

Hypernyms

• Move