Definitions
- Describing the involuntary shaking of the body due to cold temperatures. - Referring to the physical response to fear or anxiety. - Talking about the bodily reaction to a fever or illness.
- Describing the involuntary shaking of the body due to fear, nervousness, or excitement. - Referring to the physical response to weakness or fatigue. - Talking about the bodily reaction to certain medical conditions or diseases.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve involuntary shaking of the body.
- 2Both can be caused by physical or emotional factors.
- 3Both are bodily reactions to external stimuli.
- 4Both can be accompanied by feelings of discomfort or unease.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Shivering is often caused by cold temperatures, while trembling is often caused by emotional factors such as fear or excitement.
- 2Intensity: Shivering can range from mild to severe, while trembling is usually more intense and noticeable.
- 3Location: Shivering usually affects the entire body, while trembling can be localized to specific areas such as the hands or legs.
- 4Duration: Shivering can be temporary and short-lived, while trembling can last longer and be more persistent.
- 5Connotation: Shivering is associated with coldness and discomfort, while trembling can be associated with excitement or fear.
Remember this!
Shivering and trembling both describe involuntary shaking of the body, but they differ in their causes, intensity, location, duration, and connotations. Shivering is often caused by cold temperatures and can range from mild to severe, while trembling is often caused by emotional factors and is usually more intense and noticeable. Shivering usually affects the entire body, while trembling can be localized to specific areas. Shivering can be temporary and short-lived, while trembling can last longer and be more persistent. Shivering is associated with coldness and discomfort, while trembling can be associated with excitement or fear.
