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shudder
[shuhd-er]
verb (used without object)
to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.
Synonyms:
noun
a convulsive movement of the body, as from horror, fear, or cold.
shudder
/ ˈʃʌə /
verb
(intr) to shake or tremble suddenly and violently, as from horror, fear, aversion, etc
noun
the act of shuddering; convulsive shiver
Other Word Forms
- ˈܻ adjective
- ˈܻԲ adjective
- ˈܻԲly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of shudder1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Israel's strikes on Iran, and Iran's response, caused a shudder on global financial markets on Friday.
Shona Banu still shudders when she thinks of the past few days.
Unfortunately, a huge dinner of fresh crudo, lobster tempura, octopus and kobe beef — along with multiple desserts — made us shudder at the idea of any activity.
Instead of shuddering at these words, too many Trump supporters — many of whom are professed Christians — simply shrug.
It is some compensation for Jonbon, who finished second, after a shuddering mistake, when odds-on favourite for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham Festival last month.
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