Verb: shudder shú-du(r)
- Shake, as from cold
"The children are shuddering — turn on the heat!";
- shiver
- Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
"He shuddered at the thought of surgery";
- shiver, throb, thrill [literary]
- An almost pleasurable sensation of fright
"a shudder of surprise shot through him";
- frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, thrill [literary], tingle
- An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
"A shudder of disgust passed through her as she saw the mess";
- tremor
Derived forms: shuddered, shuddering, shudders
Type of: fear, fearfulness, fright, move involuntarily, move reflexively, quiver, quivering, tremble, vibration
Encyclopedia: Shudder