intr.v. shud·dered, shud·der·ing, shud·ders 1. To shiver convulsively, as from fear or revulsion. See Synonyms at shake. 2. To vibrate; quiver: The airplane shuddered in the turbulence. n. 1. A convulsive shiver, as from fear or revulsion. 2. A vibration or trembling motion. [Middle English shodderen, perhaps of Middle Dutch or Middle Low German origin.] shudder·ing·ly adv. |
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