quiver
verb (used with or without object)
to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
quivered
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past participleof quiver.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof quiver.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
quiververb (used with or without object)to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
Example Sentences
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On the verge of tears, his voice quivered and broke.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
His lips quivered as he held back tears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
While the video played, Doncic’s lip quivered as tears pooled in the corners of his eyes, his emotion at its most visible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
Jeremy Allen White, who catapulted to fame with “The Bear,” quivered when he mentioned his beloved, late manager Chris Huvane, continuing to say “thank you” as he walked off stage in a daze.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
His eyes blazed with yellow fury, and his body quivered.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
