shudder
/ˈʃʌdər/
verb
- To shake or tremble suddenly and briefly, often from fear, cold, or disgust.
- She shuddered when she heard the loud crash in the dark.
- The cold wind made him shudder as he stepped outside.
- I shudder to think what might have happened if we hadn't left early.
- To vibrate or shake as a machine or structure.
- The old engine shuddered before finally starting.
- The building shuddered during the earthquake.
- The airplane shuddered as it hit a patch of turbulence.
noun
- A sudden, brief shaking or trembling movement, usually caused by fear, cold, or disgust.
- The news sent a shudder through the entire community.
- He felt a shudder of fear as the door creaked open.
- A shudder ran through her when she saw the spider.
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