Definition & Meaning of "shudder"in English

to shudder

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

Intransitive

Examples

The eerie sound in the haunted house made her shudder with fear.

Shudder

an involuntary movement caused by fear, discomfort, or illness

flinch

jump

start

startle

Examples

A shudder ran through her body when she heard the eerie howl of the wind.

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

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shuddering

shudder

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