quivering

quivering
shaking, shivering

The quivering mass of jello rocked back and forth incessantly but remained on the plate.

2. noun
A motion by which something quivers or trembles.

quiverings of the eyelid


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  • quivering — Synonyms and related words: aflicker, agitated, ague, all shook up, all overish, anxious, apprehensive, aquiver, aspen, bickering, blinking, bumpiness, chattering, chorea, cold shivers, dance, dancing, didder, disquiet, disquietude, dithers,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • quivering — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. shuddering, shivering, shaking, quavering, tremulous, fluttering, trembling, vibrating …   English dictionary for students

  • quivering — quiv·er || kwɪvÉ™(r) n. shiver, shudder; case for carrying arrows v. shiver, quake, tremble, shudder …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • quivering — noun 1. a shaky motion the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe • Syn: ↑shaking, ↑shakiness, ↑trembling, ↑quiver, ↑vibration, ↑palpitation • Derivationally related forms …   Useful english dictionary

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