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shudder

shud·der [ shúddər ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle shud·dered, present participle shud·der·ing, 3rd person present singular shud·ders)
Definition:
 
1. shiver violently: to shake or tremble uncontrollably from a reaction such as cold, fear, or disgust

2. vibrate: to vibrate rapidly and heavily



noun  (plural shud·ders)
Definition:
 
1. violent shaking movement: an uncontrolled shaking or trembling movement

2. vibration: a rapid heavy vibrating movement

[12th century. Probably < Middle Low German schōderen or Middle Dutch shūderen "keep on shuddering"]

shud·der·y adjective
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