Shudder — synonyms, definition

1. shudder (Noun)

agitation bounce bump chill frisson impact jar jerk jolt quake quiver shake shaking shiver thump tingle tremble trembling tremor vibration • • •

shudder (Noun) — An almost pleasurable sensation of fright. ex. "a shudder of surprise shot through him"

shudder (Noun) — An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear).

fear fearfulness fright quiver quivering vibration

2. shudder (Verb)

cower demur flinch flutter freeze oscillate palpitate quake quaver quiver recoil retreat shake shiver shrink thrill throb tremble vibrate wave • • •

shudder (Verb) — Shake, as from cold. ex. "The children are shuddering--turn on the heat!"

shudder (Verb) — Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement.

move involuntarily move reflexively tremble