shudder
Shudder (verb) means to shake briefly, usually from fear, cold, or disgust. Example: “She shuddered at the thought of spiders in the room.”
How to Use Shudder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick, involuntary shiver, usually triggered by fear, cold, or something unpleasant.
Word Forms
shuddered past tense, shudders plural, shudders singular
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Etymology
From Middle English schoderen, related to Dutch and German words meaning "to shake."
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What does “shudder” mean?
The word “shudder” means to shake briefly, usually from fear, cold, or disgust. In plain terms, a quick, involuntary shiver, usually triggered by fear, cold, or something unpleasant.
How do you pronounce “shudder”?
“Shudder” is pronounced SHUH-duh (/ˈʃʌdəː/ in IPA).
How do you use “shudder” in a sentence?
Here is “shudder” used in a sentence: “She shuddered at the thought of spiders in the room.”
What part of speech is “shudder”?
Depending on how it is used, “shudder” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “shudder” come from?
The word “shudder” comes from Middle English. From Middle English schoderen, related to Dutch and German words meaning "to shake.".
How many meanings does “shudder” have?
“Shudder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to shake briefly, usually from fear, cold, or disgust.