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Definition of: shudder
(shud′ər) v.i.
To tremble or shake, as from fright or cold; shiver; quake.
—noun The act of shuddering; convulsive shiver, as from horror or fear; tremor. See synonyms under QUAKE, SHAKE. [Prob. freq. of OE scūdan move, shake]
—shud′der·ing adjective
—shud′der·ing·ly adverb
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