Shudder at Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃədɝ/ /ˈæt
SHUD-er-at
ʃˈʌdɐ/ /ˈæt
SHUD-uh-rat
Definition
To react with fear, disgust, or discomfort when thinking about something unpleasant or scary.
Usage & Nuances
Used for strong emotional or physical reactions, often about ideas, memories, or sights. Usually followed by what causes the reaction ('shudder at the thought,' 'shudder at the idea'). Not for minor discomfort—implies a noticeable body reaction.
Spanish: estremecerse ante - temblar dePortuguese (BR): estremecer-se com - tremer diante dePortuguese (PT): estremecer-se com - tremer diante deChinese (Simplified): 对……发抖 - 对……感到厌恶Chinese (Traditional): 對……發抖 - 對……感到厭惡Hindi: से काँप उठना - से घबरानाArabic: يقشعر عند - يرتعد منBengali: এর কথা ভাবতেই কেঁপে ওঠাRussian: содрогаться от - дрожать при мысли оJapanese: にぞっとする - に身震いするVietnamese: rùng mình vì - rùng mình trướcKorean: ~에 오싹하다 - ~을 생각해 몸서리치다Turkish: -den ürpermek - düşüncesiyle irkilmekUrdu: پر کپکپی طاری ہونا - کے خیال سے کانپ اٹھناIndonesian: bergidik pada - merinding karena
Example Sentences
I shudder at the sight of spiders.
basic
Many people shudder at the thought of public speaking.
basic
Children often shudder at scary stories.
basic
He shuddered at the memory of that cold night.
natural
I shudder at the idea of eating snails.
natural
You can’t help but shudder at what might have happened.
natural