Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-shudders

Noun
/ðə ˈʃʌdərz/
Definition
A feeling of intense dread or horror that causes shivering or an unsettling sensation.
Examples
  • After watching the horror movie, I was left with the shudders for hours.
  • She felt the shudders run down her spine as she entered the abandoned house.
Meaning
The shudders refer to a physical or emotional reaction often triggered by fear or anxiety, resulting in involuntary shaking or trembling.
Synonyms
  • shivers
  • chills
  • tremors
  • fright
  • horror