noun

shivering

SHIH-vuh-rihng

noun

The action of trembling, typically from cold, fear, or fever.

"His shivering got worse as the temperature dropped."

"The dog's shivering stopped once we wrapped it in a towel."

How to Use Shivering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of shaking, usually because you're cold, scared, or unwell.

Common pairings

uncontrollable shivering shivering with cold shivering fit

shiverings plural

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His _____ got worse as the temperature dropped.

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