C2verbemotions
US/ˈkwɪv.ər/
UK/ˈkwɪv.ə/
to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion such as fear or sadness
In context
Her voice quivered as she thanked the doctors who had saved her son.
The little boy's lip began to quiver when he dropped his ice cream.
After the race, her legs were quivering with exhaustion.
Words that go with quiver
noun + noun
- voice quiveredHis voice quivered when he spoke about his late mother.
- lip quiveredHer lip quivered, but she managed not to cry.
verb + preposition
- quiver withThe dog quivered with excitement at the door.
verb + adverb
- quiver slightlyThe leaves quivered slightly in the breeze.
verb + noun
- quiver with fearThe kitten was quivering with fear under the car.