Meaning & use
quiver
To shake with a slight, rapid trembling motion, often from strong emotion or cold.
See it in a sentence
Her voice quivered as she tried to hold back tears during the speech.
The rabbit's whiskers quivered as it sensed danger nearby.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a quiver is also a case used to carry arrows, unrelated to the trembling sense.
Words with a similar meaning
trembleshiver
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A case used to hold and carry arrows.
The archer reached into his quiver and drew out another arrow.
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