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shudder Definition


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shudder
verb
    intr
    shuddered, shuddering
    1. To shiver or tremble, especially with fear, cold or disgust.
      Thesaurus: quiver, quake, shiver, convulse, heave, tremble.
noun
    1. Such a trembling movement or feeling.
      Thesaurus: tremor, spasm, convulsion.
    2. A heavy vibration or shaking.
Derivative: shuddering
adj
    Derivative: shudderingly
    adverb
      Derivative: shuddery
      adj
        Idiom: shudder to think something
          To be inwardly embarrassed or appalled when imagining or considering (some consequence), etc.
            Example: I shudder to think what he will do next
        Etymology: 14c: from German schoderen.



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