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Synonyms of shudder

11 similar words

Another word for shudder is shake. Other synonyms of shudder are palpitate, shiver, quake, flutter and jiggle.

Synonyms and similar words for shudder

verbTo shake nervously, often from fear or horror.

verbTo vibrate jerkily.

nounA shivering tremor, often from fear or horror.

nounA moment of almost pleasurable fear; a frisson.

Meaning of shudder

  1. verb To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.
  2. verb To vibrate jerkily.
  3. noun A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror.

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Questions about synonyms of shudder

What is another word for shudder?
Shudder has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shake, palpitate, shiver, quake, flutter, jiggle, wiggle and rumble.
What does shudder mean?
Shudder means to shake nervously, often from fear or horror.

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