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 9 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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


Synonyms for quiver

  • convulse
  • jerk
  • pulsate
  • shake
  • shiver
  • shudder
  • throb
  • tremble
  • vibrate

Antonyms for quiver

  • steady

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 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quiver, such as: convulse, jerk, pulsate, shake, shiver, shudder, steady.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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jerked

  • blockhead
  • bounce
  • bump
  • dolt
  • dunce
  • fidgeted
  • fling
  • flop
  • fool
  • hurtle
  • idiot
  • imbecile
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  • lug
  • lurched
  • pulled
  • quivered
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jerking

  • blockhead
  • bounce
  • bump
  • dolt
  • dunce
  • fidgeting
  • fling
  • flop
  • fool
  • hurtle
  • idiot
  • imbecile
  • jolt
  • lug
  • lurching
  • pulling
  • quivering
  • shaking
  • shuddering
  • snatch
  • squirming
  • thrust
  • tossing
  • tug
  • tugging
  • twisting
  • twitch
  • twitching
  • vibrating
  • wiggle
  • wrench
  • wriggle
  • wring
  • yank
  • yanking

jerks

  • bastards
  • blockhead
  • bounce
  • bump
  • clowns
  • creeps
  • dogs
  • dolt
  • dunce
  • fiddles
  • fidgets
  • fling
  • flop
  • fool
  • hurtle
  • idiot
  • idiots
  • imbecile
  • jolt
  • lug
  • lurches
  • morons
  • pulls
  • quivers
  • shakes
  • shudders
  • skunk
  • skunks
  • snatch
  • squirms
  • thrust
  • tosses
  • tug
  • tugs
  • twists
  • twitch
  • twitches
  • vibrates
  • wiggle
  • wiggles
  • wrench
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  • wring
  • yank
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jiggle

  • fiddle
  • fidget
  • jerk
  • palpitation
  • quiver
  • shake
  • shimmy
  • shiver
  • shudder
  • squirm
  • toss
  • tremble
  • tremor
  • twist
  • twitch
  • vibrate
  • wiggle

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