Synonyms for Quiver

Definition of quiver

noun
  1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
  2. a shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe"
  3. case for holding arrows

18 synonyms found

Writing tips for "quiver"

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"Quiver" in song lyrics

See how quiver is used in real songs:

  • "Now it's time to pull another arrow from my quiver"
    7L & Esoteric — Learn From the Druid
  • "I stop a second, think to myself, it make me quiver"
    Afu-Ra — Self Mastery
  • "The situation make me quiver"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Fist Full of Dollars 'Green Eyes'

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