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shivering

/ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or state of shaking slightly and uncontrollably.
    • The constant shivering made it hard for her to hold the cup.
    • His shivering was a clear sign of the cold.
    • The shivering stopped once the heater was turned on.
adjective
  1. Shaking slightly and uncontrollably, usually because of cold, fear, or excitement.
    • The shivering child wrapped herself in a blanket.
    • He gave a shivering sigh as he stepped into the warm room.
    • The shivering puppy was rescued from the icy pond.
Synonyms
shakytrembling
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