quivered Definition

quiver¹
verb quivered, quivering

intr
1. To shake or tremble slightly because of it; to shiver.

Example: Her voice quivered with fear
Thesaurus: shake, tremble, vibrate, shudder, convulse, flutter, oscillate, palpitate.
Form: quiver with something (often)
intr
2. To shake or flutter.

Example: The snowdrops quivered in the wind
3. Said of a bird: to make (its wings) vibrate rapidly.

noun

1. A tremble or shiver.

Thesaurus: tremor, shiver, shake, convulsion, palpitation, vibration, oscillation, shudder, spasm.

Derivative: quivering
adj, noun

Derivative: quiveringly
adverb

Derivative: quivery
adj

Etymology: 15c.