Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-shudder-to-think
Phrase
tə ˈʃʌdər tə θɪŋk
Definition
A phrase used to express a sense of dread or horror about a particular thought or possibility.
Examples
- To shudder to think what might happen if we don’t take action now.
- She would shudder to think about the consequences of ignoring the warning.
Meaning
It indicates that the speaker finds a certain thought so unpleasant or frightening that they can hardly bear to consider it.
Synonyms
- to dread
- to fear
- to apprehend
