quiver
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
quivers;
quivered;
quivering
quivers;
quivered;
quivering
Britannica Dictionary definition of QUIVER
[no object]
:
to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc.
:
tremble
— often + with
-
Her lips quivered when she heard the bad news.
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He was quivering with excitement/rage.
2
quiver
/ˈkwɪvɚ/
noun
plural
quivers
2
quiver
/ˈkwɪvɚ/
noun
plural
quivers
Britannica Dictionary definition of QUIVER
[count]
1
:
a shaking sound, movement, or feeling that is caused by fear or other strong emotions
— usually singular
— often + of
-
I could hear a quiver [=quaver] in her voice.
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He felt a quiver of excitement/anticipation.
2
:
a case used for carrying arrows
