quiver

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[ kwiv-er ]
/ ˈkwɪv ər /
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verb (used with or without object)

to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.

noun

the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.

Origin of quiver

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1480–90; origin uncertain; compare Middle Dutch quiveren to tremble

SYNONYMS FOR quiver

1 quake, shudder, shiver. See shake.
2 shudder, shiver, shake.
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Words nearby quiver

quits, quittance, quitted trick, quitter, quittor, quiver, quiver leg, quiverful, quixote, quixotic, quixotism

Words related to quivered

throb, pulsate, shudder, shiver, convulse, tremble, palpitate, thrill, beat, twitter, quaver, agitate, pulse, quake, tremor, dither, oscillate, jitter

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British Dictionary definitions for quivered (1 of 2)

quiver 1
/ (ˈkwɪvə) /

verb

(intr) to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble

noun

the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling

Derived forms of quiver

quiverer, noun quivering, adjective quiveringly, adverb quivery, adjective

Word Origin for quiver

C15: from obsolete cwiver quick, nimble; compare quaver

British Dictionary definitions for quivered (2 of 2)

quiver 2
/ (ˈkwɪvə) /

noun

a case for arrows

Word Origin for quiver

C13: from Old French cuivre; related to Old English cocer, Old Saxon kokari, Old High German kohhari, Medieval Latin cucurum