shudder (n.)

  1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; a frisson of surprise shot through him

    [ Syn: frisson , shiver , chill , quiver , thrill , tingle ]

  2. an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

    [ Syn: tremor ]

    shudder (v.)

  1. shake, as from cold; The children are shivering--turn on the heat!

    [ Syn: shiver ]

  2. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

    [ Syn: shiver , throb , thrill ]

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