shudder

Definition

  • noun: an act of 'shuddering'
  • verb: to shake because of fear, cold, etc.
  • verb: to tremble convulsively
  • often + 'with'
  • synonyms: shiver, bang, be cold

Examples

  • I 'shudder' at the thought of what might happen. = 'I shudder to think' (of) what might happen. [=I am very worried/fearful about what might happen]

  • He 'shuddered' [='quivered, trembled'] 'with' fear when he heard the scream.

  • I felt a 'shudder' [='tremble'] in the floor as the truck drove by.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Che cazzo e ? Come on, let's get the hell out of here ! Come on, hurry up ! Why have the engines stopped ? l felt a shudder. l shouldn't worry, madam. We've likely thrown a propeller blade. - May l bring you anything ? - No, thank you. - Did you see anything ? (..)
    1997 Titanic