shudder

Meanings

• verb

  an involuntary shaking or trembling, especially with fear or cold.

  - "She shuddered at the thought of spiders."
  - "The room was so cold that he shuddered when he touched the window."

• verb

  feel or express a feeling of fear, disgust, or distaste.

  - "He shuddered at the thought of eating raw oysters."
  - "She shuddered when she saw the blood."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃʌdɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

jiggle , quake , quiver , rumble , quiver , shiver , thrill , tingle , flutter , jiggle , shake , wiggle , palpitate , quake , shake , shiver

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shudder
quiver , stutter , utter , mutter

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Variants

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shudder , shuddered , shuddering , shudders , shuddery , shudder to think , shudder to think (of) , shudder to think of

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Etymology

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Old English scudderian, probably from scuddan 'to shake, shudder'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shudder' is also used in meteorology to describe a sudden, intense shivering sensation felt by people when they are exposed to very cold weather.

2. The word shudder is related to the Old English word scudda, which means 'to shake off'.

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Related Concepts

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1. goosebumps: A physical reaction characterized by small elevations of the skin caused by contraction of the tiny muscles at the base of each hair follicle. It is often accompanied by shuddering.

2. frisson: A brief feeling of excitement or thrill, often accompanied by a shiver or shudder.

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Culture

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In literature, shudder is often used to describe a character's reaction to a fearful or disgusting situation. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of unease or discomfort.

How to Memorize "shudder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself feeling a chill run down your spine and your body trembling as you shudder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word shudder with feelings of fear, disgust, or unease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shake, Huddle, Undercover, Dread, Dread' to remember the definition of shudder.

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