Definition & Meaning of "shudder"

to shudder

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

Intransitive

Example

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

As the cold wind swept through, she could n't help but shudder and wrap her coat tightly around her.

Shudder

an involuntary movement caused by fear, discomfort, or illness

flinch

jump

start

startle

Example

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

He felt a shudder of fear as he stepped into the dark, abandoned house.

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

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