A shiver ran down my spine, sending chills through my body.

Meaning: I felt a sudden feeling of fear or coldness that made my body shake.

Choice of Words: Shiver means to tremble or shake slightly. Spine is the long bone that runs down the back of an animal. Sending means causing something to go or be moved to a place. Chills are a feeling of coldness or fear that causes your body to shake. Body is the physical structure of a person or animal.

Alternative Expressions

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