shiver

Noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
  • a frisson of surprise shot through him
    

• a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

Verb

• shake, as from cold
  • The children are shivering--turn on the heat!
    

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  frisson , chill , quiver , shudder , thrill , tingle , tremble , shake , throb