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QUIVER

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Quiver.

How to pronounce quiver:

US

Quiver - as a noun

An almost pleasurable sensation of fright

Example: "A frisson of surprise shot through him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chill10frisson10shiver12shudder12thrill9tingle7

A shaky motion

Example: "The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palpitation15quivering22shakiness16shaking15trembling14vibration14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Case for holding arrows

The act of vibrating

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quivering22vibration14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Quiver - as a verb

Shake with fast, tremulous movements

Example: "His nostrils palpitated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palpitate13quake18

Move back and forth very rapidly

Example: "The candle flickered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flicker16flitter10flutter10waver11

Move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

Example: "The city pulsated with music and excitement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat6pulsate9

Quiver - as an adjective

Nimble, active.

Example Sentences

"She reached into her quiver and pulled out an arrow."
"The hunter's quiver was filled with different types of arrows."
"He held his quiver tightly as he prepared for the archery competition."
"The tribal chief carried a beautifully decorated quiver."
"The quiver was slung across her back, ready for action."
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Word Game Points

Is QUIVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quiver is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUIVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is QUIVER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quiver is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUIVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is QUIVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quiver is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUIVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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