Shudder

//ˈʃʌd.ə//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "shudder" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

shudder quote shudderer

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

fear fearfulness fright move involuntarily move reflexively quiver quivering tremble vibration

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Related Terms

Related Terms

fear frisson horror jerkily judder moment nervously pleasurable shake shivering tremor vibrate

Synonym Network

flutter frisson jiggle palpitate quake quiver rumble shiver tremor wiggle

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