QUIVER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for QUIVER?

Need another word that means the same as “quiver”? Find 40 synonyms and 30 related words for “quiver” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Quiver” are: flicker, flitter, flutter, waver, beat, pulsate, palpitate, quake, tremble, shake, shiver, quaver, shudder, convulse, agitate, vibrate, flap, palpitation, quivering, shakiness, shaking, trembling, vibration, chill, frisson, thrill, tingle, tremor, oscillation, fluctuation, ripple, falter

Quiver as a Noun

Definitions of "Quiver" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quiver” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Case for holding arrows.
• A shaky motion.
• The act of vibrating.
• An almost pleasurable sensation of fright.
• A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

Synonyms of "Quiver" as a noun (23 Words)

chill	An unpleasant feeling of coldness in the atmosphere, one’s surroundings, or the body. We had better return before you catch a chill.
falter	The act of pausing uncertainly.
fluctuation	The quality of being unsteady and subject to changes. He kept a record of price fluctuations.
flutter	An act of fluttering. A flutter on the horses.
frisson	An almost pleasurable sensation of fright. A frisson of surprise shot through him.
oscillation	Regular variation in magnitude or position about a central point, especially of an electric current or voltage. Electromagnetic oscillations.
palpitation	A shaky motion. The stimulants gave me palpitations.
quake	An earthquake. A little quake of delayed shock nudged her.
quaver	A shake or tremble in a person’s voice. It was impossible to hide the slight quaver in her voice.
quivering	An almost pleasurable sensation of fright. To minimize her quivering she pressed her chin against her chest.
ripple	A thing resembling a ripple or ripples in appearance or movement. The sand undulated and was ridged with ripples.
shake	A milkshake. Cedar shakes.
shakiness	A shaky motion. The shakiness of the present regime.
shaking	The act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements. The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.
shiver	A momentary trembling movement. She gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms.
shudder	An act of shuddering. The elevator rose with a shudder.
thrill	A vibratory movement or resonance heard through a stethoscope. A thrill of excitement ran through her.
tingle	A slight prickling or stinging sensation. A tingle of anticipation.
tremble	A physical or emotional condition marked by trembling. There was a slight tremble in his voice.
trembling	A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement. The disease is a degenerative disorder that causes trembling of the hands arms or legs.
tremor	A tremble or quiver in a person’s voice. A disorder that causes tremors and muscle rigidity.
vibration	A shaky motion. The high frequencies of vibration in diamond.
waver	Someone who communicates by waving.

Usage Examples of "Quiver" as a noun

• She couldn't help the quiver in her voice.

Quiver as a Verb

Definitions of "Quiver" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quiver” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Move with or as if with a regular alternating motion.
• Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
• Cause (something) to make a slight rapid motion.
• Move back and forth very rapidly.
• Shake with fast, tremulous movements.

Synonyms of "Quiver" as a verb (17 Words)

agitate	Cause to be agitated excited or roused. The thought of questioning Toby agitated him extremely.
beat	Beat through cleverness and wit. The boat beat in the strong wind.
convulse	Make someone convulse with laughter. The muscles in her face convulsed.
flap	Pronounce with a flap of alveolar sounds. A pheasant flapped its wings.
flicker	(of someone’s eyes) move quickly in a particular direction in order to look at something. The candle flickered.
flitter	Move quickly in an apparently random or purposeless manner. Her fingers flittered over the sheets.
flutter	Move with a light irregular or trembling motion. A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden.
palpitate	(of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly. His heart palpitated.
pulsate	Move with or as if with a regular alternating motion. The city pulsated with music and excitement.
quake	Shake with fast, tremulous movements. He was a large man with a flaming temper and I was quaking as I ran to his office.
quaver	Sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below. His voice quavered with rage.
shake	Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively. I couldn t shake the car that was following me.
shiver	Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement. They shivered in the damp foggy cold.
shudder	(of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion. The building cracked and shuddered.
tremble	(of a person’s voice) sound unsteady or hesitant. Her voice trembled as she described how much she missed him.
vibrate	Quiver with (a quality or emotion. The cabin started to vibrate.
waver	Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness. She never wavered from her intention.

Usage Examples of "Quiver" as a verb

• Juliet's lower lip quivered.
• The tree's branches stopped quivering.
• The bird runs along in a zigzag path, quivering its wings.

Associations of "Quiver" (30 Words)

aftershock	A smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.
careen	Pitching dangerously to one side. The ship careened out of control.
earthquake	Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity. Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees.
flicker	(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness. The candle flickered.
flutter	An act of fluttering. Flags of different countries fluttered in the breeze.
gyroscope	A device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction The orientation of the axis is not affected by tilting of the mounting so gyroscopes can be used to provide stability or maintain a reference direction in navigation systems automatic pilots and stabilizers.
oscillation	A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon. The natural oscillation of a spring.
palpitate	Shake with fast, tremulous movements. His heart palpitated.
pulsate	Expand and contract with strong regular movements. Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city that pulsates with life.
quake	An earthquake. A little quake of delayed shock nudged her.
quaver	A musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note. I m not safe here am I she said in a quavering voice.
seesaw	Move up and down as if on a seesaw.
seismic	Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust. There are seismic pressures threatening American society.
shake	Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively. I wouldn t go in there it gives me the shakes.
shaking	The act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements. The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.
shiver	A spell or an attack of trembling, typically as a result of fear or horror. She gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms.
shudder	An act of shuddering. I shuddered with horror.
sway	Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. His speech did not sway the voters.
swing	A seat suspended by ropes or chains on which someone may sit and swing back and forth. An attempt to swing the vote in their favour.
teeter	Move unsteadily, with a rocking motion. She teetered after him in her high heeled sandals.
tremble	Be in a state of extreme apprehension. Her voice trembled as she described how much she missed him.
tremor	Undergo a tremor or tremors. A tremor of unease.
tremulous	Shaking or quivering slightly. Barbara s voice was tremulous.
vacillate	Move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern. The line on the monitor vacillated.
vibe	Get on; have a good relationship. It gave me a nostalgic vibe.
vibrate	Sound with resonance. His voice vibrated with terror.
vibration	A regular periodic variation in value about a mean. The big capacity engine generated less vibration.
wag	Move (an upwards-pointing finger) from side to side to signify disapproval. She wagged a finger at Elinor.
waver	Be undecided between two opinions or courses of action. She never wavered from her intention.
wobble	A variation of pitch in the voice. They wobble around on their bikes.