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| shud·der [ shúddər ] |
intransitive verb (past and past participle shud·dered, present participle shud·der·ing, 3rd person present singular shud·ders) |
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1. shiver violently: to shake or tremble uncontrollably from a reaction such as cold, fear, or disgust
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2. vibrate: to vibrate rapidly and heavily
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noun (plural shud·ders) |
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1. violent shaking movement: an uncontrolled shaking or trembling movement
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2. vibration: a rapid heavy vibrating movement
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| [12th century. Probably < Middle Low German schōderen or Middle Dutch shūderen "keep on shuddering"] |
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 shud·der·y adjective |
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