Shiver
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Physical Response
Associated with involuntary reactions to temperature or emotion, not a conscious movement. She couldn't help but shiver as she walked through the snowy street.
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Expressing Fear
Shiver can indicate fear without directly stating you are scared. I shivered at the thought of the haunted house.
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Not Always Cold
It can be used metaphorically to show anticipation or nervousness. Fans shivered with excitement as the concert began.