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shudder - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shudder'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A shivering tremor.
  • A moment of almost pleasurable fear; a frisson.
  • Synonyms

    * (shivering tremor ): jiggle, quake, rumble, quiver * (frisson ): shiver, quiver, tingle, thrill

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To shake nervously, as if from fear.
  • To vibrate jerkily.
  • Synonyms

    * (shake nervously ): palpitate, shiver, shake, quake * (vibrate jerkily ): flutter, jiggle, shake, wiggle

    See also

    * judder

    References