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- [shuhd-er]
- /ˈʃʌd ər/
- /ˈʃʌd.ər/
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- [shuhd-er]
- /ˈʃʌd ər/
Definitions of shudder word
- verb without object shudder to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold. 1
- noun shudder a convulsive movement of the body, as from horror, fear, or cold. 1
- intransitive verb shudder body: shake in emotion 1
- abbreviation SHUDDER shaking 1
- intransitive verb shudder thing: shake 1
- verb shudder If you shudder, you shake with fear, horror, or disgust, or because you are cold. 0
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Origin of shudder
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English shodderen (v.) (cognate with German schaudern < LG), frequentative of Old English scūdan to tremble; see -er6
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Parts of speech for Shudder
noun
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shudder popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shudder
verb shudder
noun shudder
- chill — When you chill something or when it chills, you lower its temperature so that it becomes colder but does not freeze.
- jolt — Java Open Language Toolkit
- judder — to vibrate violently: an old automobile with a clutch that judders.
- kick — to strike with the foot or feet: to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins.
- quiver — a case for holding or carrying arrows.
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