Definitions
- Describing a physical reaction to cold temperatures or fever. - Referring to a slight trembling or quivering of the body due to fear, excitement, or anticipation. - Talking about a sudden and involuntary movement of the body in response to an external stimulus.
- Describing a sudden and intense shaking or trembling of the body due to fear, disgust, or horror. - Referring to a strong and involuntary reaction to a disturbing or unpleasant experience. - Talking about a physical response to a creepy or eerie feeling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a physical reaction of the body.
- 2Both can be caused by fear or cold temperatures.
- 3Both are involuntary movements of the body.
- 4Both can be used to describe a response to an external stimulus.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Shudder is more intense and violent than shiver.
- 2Cause: Shudder is often caused by fear or disgust, while shiver can also be caused by cold temperatures or fever.
- 3Duration: Shudder is usually shorter in duration than shiver.
- 4Connotation: Shudder has a stronger negative connotation than shiver.
- 5Usage: Shudder is less common than shiver in everyday language.
Remember this!
Shiver and shudder both describe physical reactions of the body, but they differ in intensity, cause, duration, connotation, and usage. Shiver is a slight trembling or quivering of the body, often caused by cold temperatures or fear, while shudder is a sudden and intense shaking or trembling of the body, usually caused by fear or disgust.
