Meaning & Definition of Shudder in English
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Shudder
/ʃədər/
noun
1. An almost pleasurable sensation of fright
- "A frisson of surprise shot through him"
synonym:
- frisson,
- shiver,
- chill,
- quiver,
- shudder,
- thrill,
- tingle
2. An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
synonym:
- tremor,
- shudder
verb
1. Shake, as from cold
- "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
synonym:
- shiver,
- shudder
2. Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
synonym:
- shudder,
- shiver,
- throb,
- thrill