shudder
word
Definition
To shake slightly and suddenly, often because you are cold, afraid, or disgusted.
Usage & Nuances
'Shudder' is more emotional or intense than 'shiver', often linked to fear, disgust, or a strong reaction. Common with phrases like 'make someone shudder' and 'shudder at the thought'. Used in both literal and figurative senses.
Spanish: estremecer - temblarPortuguese (BR): estremecer - tremerPortuguese (PT): estremecer - tremerChinese (Simplified): 发抖 - 颤栗Chinese (Traditional): 發抖 - 顫慄Hindi: कांपनाArabic: ارتجف - اقشعرBengali: কাঁপা - গা শিউরে ওঠাRussian: вздрагивать - содрогатьсяJapanese: 身震いする - ぞっとするVietnamese: rùng mình - run lênKorean: 끔찍해하다 - 몸을 떨다Turkish: ürpermek - titremekUrdu: کانپنا - لرز اٹھناIndonesian: menggigil - merinding
Example Sentences
I shudder when I hear scary stories.
basic
The cold wind made her shudder.
basic
He shuddered at the sight of the spider.
basic
Just thinking about public speaking makes me shudder.
natural
The idea of eating insects makes most people shudder.
natural
The whole building shuddered during the earthquake.
natural