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Shudder

Shudder Meaning & Definition
Shudder Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Shudder?

[n] an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
[n] an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
[v] shake, as from cold or fear
[v] tremble convulsively

Synonyms | Synonyms for Shudder: chill | dither | frisson | quiver | shiver | shiver | shiver | thrill | thrill | throb | tingle | tremor

Related Terms | Find terms related to Shudder:

See Also | fear | fearfulness | fright | move involuntarily | move reflexively | quiver | quivering | tremble | vibration

Shudder In Webster's Dictionary

\Shud"der\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Shuddered};p. pr. & vb. n. {Shuddering}.] [OE. shoderen, schuderen; akin to LG. schuddern, D. schudden to shake, OS. skuddian, G. schaudern to shudder, sch["u]tteln to shake, sch["u]tten to pour, to shed, OHG. scutten, scuten, to shake.] To tremble or shake with fear, horrer, or aversion; to shiver with cold; to quake. ``With shuddering horror pale.'' --Milton. The shuddering tennant of the frigid zone. --Goldsmith.
\Shud"der\, n. The act of shuddering, as with fear. --Shak.

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