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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShudder
/ˈʃʌd.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To tremble convulsively, typically as a result of an abrupt feeling of fear, cold, or disgust.
"She let out a breath and began to shudder as the cold wind swept through the valley."
- 1
An instance of trembling or shivering; a strong, sudden emotional or physical tremor.
"A shudder of revulsion went through him as he touched the slimy surface."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'shuderen', which relates to Middle Dutch 'schudden' meaning 'to shake or agitate'. It traces back to a Proto-Germanic base implying involuntary trembling or quivering caused by fear, cold, or revulsion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shudder" is said worldwide
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frissonner
Transliteration: frissonner
"Il a commencé à frissonner à cause du froid."
frösteln
Transliteration: froesteln
"Er fing an vor Kälte zu frösteln."
rabbrividire
Transliteration: rabbrividire
"Iniziò a rabbrividire per il freddo intenso."
estremecerse
Transliteration: estremecerse
"Empezó a estremecerse al escuchar el ruido extraño."
tremer
Transliteration: tremer
"Ela começou a tremer de medo."
कंपकपाना
Transliteration: kampkapana
"ठंड के कारण वह कांपने लगा।"
战栗
Transliteration: zhànlì
"恐怖的故事让孩子们瑟瑟发抖。"
떨다
Transliteration: tteolda
"그는 추위에 몸을 떨었다."
身震いする
Transliteration: mibuzui suru
"彼は寒さで身震いした。"
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