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Shiver (Verb)

Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

As I stared at the eerie mansion, I couldn't help but shiver at the thought of what lay within its walls.
The crowd shivered with excitement as they waited for their favorite band to take the stage.
Her eyes fixed on the snake slithering toward her, Emily began to shiver uncontrollably with fear.
Watching the scary movie made me shiver, even though I knew it was just a story.
I shivered with anticipation as I stood at the edge of the bungee jump, my heart pounding in my chest.

Shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

As she stepped out into the icy air, she began to shiver uncontrollably under her thin jacket.
The fans in the theater were blowing too hard and Emma started to shiver during the movie.
When Maria walked outside after her scalding hot shower, she couldn't help but shiver violently.
Jack grabbed a blanket to wrap around Sarah who was shivering with fear after watching the horror movie.
Given how thinly dressed Michael was, it was no surprise he began to shiver in the winter wind.