HyperDic: shivering

English > 2 senses of the word shivering:
ADJECTIVEallshivering, shaky, tremblingvibrating slightly and irregularly
NOUNstateshivering, chilla sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
shivering > pronunciation
Soundsshih'verihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > shivering: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningVibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze.
Example "sparkling light from the shivering crystals of the chandelier"
Synonymsshaky, trembling
Broaderunsteadysubject to change or variation
Spanishtembloroso, trémulo
Catalantremolós, trèmul
English > shivering: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever.
Synonymchill
Broadersymptom(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
Spanishtiritera, tiritona
Catalancalfred, tremolor
Verbsshivershake, as from cold / cold

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