shudder

/ˈʃʌdər/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel a sudden, violent, or intense shock, especially of fear or disgust

“The horror movie made her shudder.”

2. noun

a sudden, involuntary trembling or shivering of the body, typically caused by fear, cold, or disgust

“She felt a shudder run down her spine when she saw the ghost.”

3. noun

a feeling of sudden, intense fear or disgust

“The thought of spiders gave him a shudder.”

4. verb

to cause someone to feel a sudden, intense fear or disgust

“The scary story made me shudder.”

5. verb

to move suddenly or rapidly, typically with a trembling motion

“The tree shuddered in the strong wind.”

Synonyms

  • quiver
  • shiver
  • tremble

Antonyms

  • calm
  • steadfast