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shuddering

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

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

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

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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.
What is the meaning of shuddering?
"shuddering" (noun) means a prolonged or repeated shudder.