shivering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
   chill.
   
2. verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
   shudder; throb; shiver; thrill.
   
3. verb shake, as from cold
   shudder; shiver.
   
   • The children are shivering--turn on the heat!
4. adjective satellite vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
   shaky; trembling.
   
   • a quaking bog
   • the quaking child asked for more
   • quivering leaves of a poplar tree
   • with shaking knees
   • seemed shaky on her feet
   • sparkling light from the shivering crystals of the chandelier
   • trembling hands

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