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shiver

2 noun
     
shiver2 [countable]
1 a slight shaking movement of your body caused by cold or fear [= tremble]:
A shiver ran through (=went through) me.
shiver of
She felt a shiver of apprehension.
➔ see usage note shake1
2

give you the shivers

informal to make you feel afraid

➔ send shivers (up and) down your spine

at send (10)
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