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shudder

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʃʌdər/ · UK /ˈʃʌdə/

shudder means: To shake suddenly because you feel afraid, shocked, or disgusted.

verb

SHAKE WITH FEARB2

To shake suddenly because you feel afraid, shocked, or disgusted.

  • She shuddered with fear.
  • I shudder at the memory of that accident.
  • He shuddered when he saw the insects on his bed.

How to use it: shudder at something (She shuddered at the thought of going back.); shudder with something (He shuddered with disgust.); shudder to think… (I shudder to think what might have happened.)

Similar words: shiver, tremble

Common phrases: shudder at something, shudder with horror, shudder to think

noun

FEARFUL SHAKEB2

A sudden shaking movement of your body caused by fear, shock, or disgust.

  • A shudder ran through her body.
  • He gave a shudder when he remembered the smell.
  • The sound sent shudders down my spine.

How to use it: a shudder of something (She felt a shudder of disgust.)

Similar words: shiver, tremor

Common phrases: a sudden shudder, with a shudder, a fearful shudder

Questions about shudder

What does shudder mean?

To shake suddenly because you feel afraid, shocked, or disgusted.

What is shudder in other languages?

Türkçe: ürpermek · Español: estremecerse · Français: frissonner · Deutsch: schaudern · Italiano: rabbrividire · 日本語: 身震いする

How do you pronounce shudder?

In American English /ˈʃʌdər/; in British English /ˈʃʌdə/.

How do you use shudder in a sentence?

She shuddered with fear. I shudder at the memory of that accident.

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