shuddering

Meanings

• Verb (intransitive)

  The feeling of intense fear or disgust, causing the body to tremble or quiver.

  - "After seeing the horror movie, she couldn't stop shuddering."
  - "The thought of needles made him shudder."

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Synonyms

flutter , jiggle , shake , wiggle , palpitate , quake , shake , shiver

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shuddering
quivering , trembling , shivering , clivering , livering

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Variants

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shudder , shuddered , shuddering , shudders

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Forms

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shuddered, shuddering, shudders

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shake with cold' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. Shuddering is a common reaction to being startled or surprised.

2. In some cultures, shuddering is considered a sign of spiritual or supernatural experiences.

3. Shuddering can also be a response to extreme temperatures, such as cold or heat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Goosebumps: A physical reaction to strong emotions or cold temperatures, characterized by the raised bumps on the skin.

2. Fear: An emotion characterized by anxiety and fear, often leading to physical reactions such as shuddering.

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Culture

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Shuddering is often used to describe a physical reaction to fear, disgust, or strong emotions. It has been portrayed in various forms of media, such as literature and film, to convey a sense of unease or fear.

How to Memorize "shuddering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself feeling a strong emotion, like fear or disgust, and your body trembling and quivering in response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shuddering' with feelings of fear or disgust, and imagine your body trembling in response.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shake, Huddle, Understand, Dread, and Shiver' (SHUDS) to remember the definition of shuddering.

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