shudder — to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃʌdər/
Example Sentences
- I shudder to think what my room looks like after not cleaning it for a month.
- The old house shuddered in the strong wind.
- She couldn't help but shudder when her teacher mentioned the pop quiz.
shudder
VERB[/ˈʃʌdər/]
to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling
to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling
He shudders at the rudder in the mudder!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word shudder originated in Middle English from the onomatopoetic term 'schuderen', which directly imitated the sound and sensation of sudden trembling or vibration. It evolved to express the body's natural involuntary response to fear, cold, or shock.
Breakdown
shudder derives from Middle English 'schuderen' (to shake), an onomatopoeia formed to echo the trembling motion itself, with the -er suffix indicating a repeated or habitual action.
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📝Examples
“I shudder to think what my room looks like after not cleaning it for a month.”
“The old house shuddered in the strong wind.”
“She couldn't help but shudder when her teacher mentioned the pop quiz.”
“A shudder of excitement ran through the crowd as the famous singer appeared.”
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