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shudder

/ shudder /

verb/noun

verb Sense 1

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Type of:

tremble

Derived:

frisson shiver chill quiver thrill

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s

Somebody ----s something

noun Sense 2

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

Type of:

vibration quiver quivering

Derived:

shiver throb thrill

verb Sense 3

shake, as from cold

"The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"

Type of:

move involuntarily move reflexively

Derived:

tremor tremble shiver shake chill

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s

Somebody ----s something

noun Sense 4

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

"a frisson of surprise shot through him"

Type of:

fear fearfulness fright

Derived:

tingle prickle exhilarate inebriate thrill

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