shudder
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/ˈʃʌdər/
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/ˈʃʌdə(r)/
intransitive verb
R
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear or cold
Just thinking about the accident makes me shudder.
R
to vibrate intensely
The bus shuddered to a halt.
noun
R
a sudden shaking or trembling, often due to fear or cold
A cold shudder ran through him.
R
a strong shaking or vibration
The elevator rose with a shudder.
translation
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear or cold; to vibrate intensely
a sudden shaking or trembling, often due to fear or cold; a strong shaking or vibration
Word Forms
3rd Present
shudders
Progressive
shuddering
Past
shuddered
Plural
shudders
Perfect
shuddered