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shiver

nounmasculine/ɐʁɨˈpiu/medium

ar·re·pi·o

Definition

An involuntary contraction of the skin, usually caused by cold, fear, or intense emotion.
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 collocations
shiver down the spinesend shivers

Etymology

Derivado do verbo 'arrepiar'.

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