The meaning of SHUDDER is to tremble convulsively : shiver, quiver. How to use shudder in a sentence.

Idiom send shudders/a shudder down your spine (Definition of shudder from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Define shudder. shudder synonyms, shudder pronunciation, shudder translation, English dictionary definition of shudder. to tremble from horror, fear, or cold; quiver; shiver: I shudder to think how close …

Definition of shudder verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive] to shake because you are cold or frightened, or because of a strong feeling. Just thinking about the accident …

If something sends a shudder or shudders through a group of people, it makes them worried or afraid.

SHUDDER definition: to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold. See examples of shudder used in a sentence.

SHUDDER meaning: 1 : to shake because of fear, cold, etc. often + with often used figuratively; 2 : to shake violently

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English shud‧der1 /ˈʃʌdə $ -ər/ verb [intransitive] 1 to shake for a short time because you are afraid or cold, or because you think something is very unpleasant …

Dec 14, 2025 · shudder (third-person singular simple present shudders, present participle shuddering, simple past and past participle shuddered) (intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or …

shudder /ˈʃʌdə/ vb (intransitive) to shake or tremble suddenly and violently, as from horror, fear, aversion, etc n the act of shuddering; convulsive shiver Etymology: 18th Century: from Middle Low …