Shudder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃʌdəː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Shudder is a verb meaning (intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.
Meaning
(intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To vibrate jerkily.
- A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror.
- A moment of almost pleasurable fear; a frisson.
Example Sentences
On seeing the spider under his pillow, John shuddered.
Seeing the spider under his pillow gave John a shudder.
VVreath'd vp in fatall folds iuſt in his way, / The feare where of doth make him ſhake, & ſhudder, […]
They name thee before me, / A knell to mine ear; / A shudder comes o'er me— / Why wert thou so dear?
Word Forms
- shudders
- shuddering
- shuddered
Synonyms for shudder
Depending on context, synonyms include palpitate, shiver, shake, quake, flutter, jiggle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shiver, dither, tremor, frisson, tingle, thrill.
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