English Dictionary
◊ SHUDDER
shudder
n 1: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of
surprise shot through him" [syn: {frisson}, {shiver}, {chill},
{quiver}, {thrill}, {tingle}]
2: an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) [syn:
{tremor}]
v 1: shake, as from cold or fear [syn: {shiver}, {dither}]
2: tremble convulsively [syn: {shiver}, {throb}, {thrill}]