shuddering

/ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Shaking or trembling, especially from fear, cold, or disgust.
    • The shuddering leaves warned us of the approaching storm.
    • The shuddering child finally told the truth about the broken vase.
    • He spoke in a shuddering voice as he described the accident.
noun
  1. The action or state of shaking or trembling.
    • She couldn't stop the shuddering that followed her nightmare.
    • The constant shuddering of the washing machine annoyed the neighbors.
    • The shuddering of the old bridge made everyone nervous.
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