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shudder

verb

/ˈʃʌdər/

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

shudder to think

tremble, quake, shake, quiver, recoil

steady, remain, relax

shudder with fear, shudder at the thought, make someone shudder

To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.

to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

To cause a young animal to emerge from an egg; to plan secretly.

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

to tear something apart violently or forcefully

To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.