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Definition shiver in American English

shiver verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈʃɪvər/
1

if you shiver, your body shakes slightly, for example because you are cold or frightened

Example

We stood shivering in the icy wind.

Example

She shivered with fear at the thought of seeing him again.

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Definition shiver in American English