shivers (Meaning)
shivers
to tremble in the wind as it strikes first one and then the other side (of a sail), a hard blow (as with a forearm) especially to the head or neck, a thrill of emotion and especially of fear, to undergo trembling, to shake involuntarily (as from cold or fear), an intense shivery sensation especially of fear, to break into many small pieces, one of the small pieces into which a brittle thing is broken by sudden violence, one of the small pieces into which a brittle thing is broken by great force, an instance of shivering, to cause (a sail) to shiver by steering close to the wind
Synonyms & Antonyms of shivers
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- jimjams
- screaming meemies
- nervous breakdown
- whim-whams
- agitation
- dither
- cold sweat
- fidgets
- goose bumps
- hysteria
- fear
- anxiety
- uneasiness
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
shivers Sentence Examples
- The icy wind sent shivers down her spine, making her tremble uncontrollably.
- The sight of the ghostly figure evoked shivers of fear and apprehension.
- The anticipation of the unknown caused shivers to run through his body.
- The cold water drenched him, sending shivers through every muscle.
- The haunting melody of the piano sent shivers down their listeners' spines.
- The chilling tale made my blood run cold, sending shivers through me.
- The sudden drop in temperature sent shivers coursing through their bodies.
- The realization of their mistake sent shivers of guilt and shame down their backs.
- The unexpected encounter in the dark alley sent shivers of unease down their spine.
- The terrifying shriek echoed through the night, sending shivers of terror through the neighborhood.
FAQs About the word shivers
to tremble in the wind as it strikes first one and then the other side (of a sail), a hard blow (as with a forearm) especially to the head or neck, a thrill of
nerves, shakes, willies, butterflies, heebie-jeebies, jitters,creeps, jimjams, screaming meemies, nervous breakdown
tranquillity,calm, equanimity, tranquility, composure,aplomb, self-possession, imperturbability,
The icy wind sent shivers down her spine, making her tremble uncontrollably.
The sight of the ghostly figure evoked shivers of fear and apprehension.
The anticipation of the unknown caused shivers to run through his body.
The cold water drenched him, sending shivers through every muscle.
