Quiver
/ˈkwɪvər/
To shake or move lightly, usually because you are feeling nervous or excited, like when you hold a puppy that makes you happy!
Examples
- The leaves began to quiver in the wind as the storm approached.
- I could see my puppy's tail quiver with excitement when I came home.
- As I stood on the edge of the diving board, my legs started to quiver with nerves.
Synonyms
tremble
shake
wiggle
shiver
flutter
vibrate
Antonyms
stay still
calm
steady
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