shiver

• Substantivo que designa um tremor ou estremecimento do corpo, geralmente causado por frio, medo ou emoção forte.

A noun referring to a trembling or shaking movement of the body, typically caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

1. Trembling from cold or fearA2formal

   A brief, involuntary shaking of the body, typically caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

   Tremor

   • A shiver ran down her spine when she heard the strange noise.
   • He felt a sudden shiver as the cold wind hit him.
   • The sight of the ghost sent a shiver through the crowd.

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2. A slight vibration or tremorB1formal

   A small, rapid movement or vibration, often in an object or surface.

   Tremor

   • The shiver of the engine indicated a mechanical problem.
   • A shiver passed through the bridge as the train crossed.
   • The glass on the table gave a slight shiver during the earthquake.

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• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de tremer ou estremecer levemente, frequentemente devido ao frio, ao medo ou à emoção.

A verb used to describe the act of trembling or shaking slightly, often due to cold, fear, or excitement.

1. Tremble from cold or fearA2formal

   To shake slightly and uncontrollably, typically as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.

   Tremer de frio ou de medo

   • She shivered in the cold winter wind.
   • He shivered with fear when he heard the strange noise.
   • The dog shivered after being out in the rain.

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2. Vibrate or quiverB1formal

   To shake or vibrate slightly, often due to a physical force or emotion.

   Tremer

   • The glass shivered as the truck passed by.
   • Her voice shivered with emotion as she spoke.
   • The leaves shivered in the gentle breeze.

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