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shuddering

Shuddering (noun) means a prolonged or repeated shudder. Example: “His shuddering finally stopped once the fever broke.”

noun
1
A prolonged or repeated shudder.
"His shuddering finally stopped once the fever broke."

How to Use Shuddering

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of trembling or shaking, usually from fear or cold.

Word Forms

shudderings plural

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What does “shuddering” mean?

The word “shuddering” means a prolonged or repeated shudder. In plain terms, the ongoing act of trembling or shaking, usually from fear or cold.

How do you use “shuddering” in a sentence?

Here is “shuddering” used in a sentence: “His shuddering finally stopped once the fever broke.”

What part of speech is “shuddering”?

“Shuddering” is a noun.

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