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quiver

The word “quiver” has 2 syllables: quiv-er

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪvər/

What is synonym and antonym for quiver?

In the thesaurus, “quiver” has 59 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quiver along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quiver

Antonyms for quiver

  • be still
  • dullness
  • quiet
  • steady
  • stillness

Meanings of quiver

  • noun
    1. A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
    2. A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.
    3. The collective noun for cobras.
    4. A multidigraph.
  • adjective
    1. Nimble, active.
  • verb
    1. To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

Example Sentences

  • She felt her heart quiver with excitement as she opened the gift.
  • The archer's quiver was filled with arrows of different sizes and types.
  • A slight quiver in his voice betrayed his nervousness during the speech.
  • The leaves on the tree began to quiver in the gentle breeze.
  • His lips formed a subtle quiver as he tried to contain his emotions.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quiver, such as: agitate, agitation, be still, beat, bucket, chatter, convulse.

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quail

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  • crouch
  • droop
  • faint
  • falter
  • fawn
  • flinch
  • grovel
  • have cold feet
  • hesitate
  • jerk
  • kowtow
  • pale
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  • recede
  • recoil
  • reel
  • retire
  • retreat
  • shake
  • shrink
  • shudder
  • squinch
  • start
  • toady
  • tremble
  • twitch
  • waver
  • whiten
  • wince
  • withdraw

quake

quaking

wag

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