shudder

Definition of shudder

Verbs

shake, as from cold
Synonyms:
shiver
Type of:
move involuntarily, move reflexively
move in an uncontrolled manner
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Synonyms:
shiver, thrill, throb
Type of:
tremble
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

Nouns

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Synonyms:
chill, frisson, quiver, shiver, thrill, tingle
Type of:
fear, fearfulness, fright
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
Synonyms:
tremor
Type of:
quiver, quivering, vibration
the act of vibrating

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Words that contain shudder

shuddering
 shudderingly
 shuddery