quiver
Shake with fear
A quiver is a case for holding arrows, typically worn on the back or at the hip: She reached into her quiver and nocked another arrow.
To quiver is to tremble or shake with small, rapid movements—from cold, fear, or strong emotion: His voice quivered as he spoke.
A quiver of excitement suggests that same trembling anticipation.
The noun and verb come from different origins but have converged on the spelling.
Involuntary trembling sensation
- shudderConvulsive trembling from fear
- shakeTrembling or blended treat
- vibrateShake with small movements
- quaverUnsteady vocal sound
flutter · wobble · twitch · convulse · palpitate · oscillate · judder · tremor
Unsteady vocal sound
Respectful forward inclination
- archeryShooting with bows
- fletchingArrow stabilizing feathers
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- nockArrow's bowstring slot
broadhead · target · fletcher · recurve · longbow · crossbow · bolt · feather
Involuntary trembling sensation
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- frostThin ice coating
- freezingExtremely cold
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
winter · frigid · numbness · goosebumps
Extreme, overwhelming fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- frightSudden intense fear
apprehension · trepidation · nervousness · alarm · horror · cowardice · timidity · phobia
State of awaiting something
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- flutterRapid light movement
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
adrenaline · rush · palpitation · eagerness · suspense · exhilaration
shiver
Involuntary trembling sensation
- shudderConvulsive trembling from fear
- shakeTrembling or blended treat
- vibrateShake with small movements
quaver · flutter · wobble · twitch · convulse · palpitate · oscillate · judder · tremor · waver
quaver
Unsteady vocal sound
shake · crack · vibrato · unsteady · breaking · tremulous · wobble
bow
Respectful forward inclination
nock · broadhead · target · fletcher · recurve · longbow · crossbow · bolt · feather · spine
shiver
Involuntary trembling sensation
hypothermia · winter · frigid · numbness · goosebumps
terror
Extreme, overwhelming fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
fright · apprehension · trepidation · nervousness · alarm · horror · cowardice · timidity · phobia · unease
anticipation
State of awaiting something
butterflies · adrenaline · rush · palpitation · eagerness · suspense · exhilaration
sheath
Protective blade covering
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- ammunition gearmagazine, clip, ammo box, ammo belt, ammo pouch
- archeryarrow, bow, bows, arrows, archer
- artifactspottery shards, knives, masks, pottery, antiquity
- medieval warfareknights, siege warfare, castle, castle siege, siege
- armorysword, rifles, dagger, pistols, axe
quiverstillness
Complete lack of motion
still · steady · motionless · immobile · stable
- lip quiverTrembling of mouth edge
- quivering lip
- arrows in the quiverReady resources for use