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shiver

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐʁɨˈpiu/ar·re·pi·o

Definition

1

An involuntary contraction of the skin, usually caused by cold, fear, or intense emotion.

Usage examples

“A shiver ran down her spine when she heard the noise in the dark.”
“I felt a shiver of cold when I went outside.”

Common combinations

shiver down the spinesend shivers