shudder

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shudder Definition

• (n) an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
• (n) an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
• (v) shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
• (v) tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

shudder Synonyms

• chill
• frisson
• quiver
• shiver
• shudder
• thrill
• throb
• tingle
• tremor