Shudder | Mean of shudder in English Dictionary

/ˈʃʌdɚ/

• Verb
• to shake because of fear, cold, etc.
1. He shuddered [=quivered, trembled] with fear when he heard the scream.
2. I shudder at the thought of what might happen. = I shudder to think (of) what might happen. [=I am very worried/fearful about what might happen]
• to shake violently
1. The old car shuddered to a halt.
2. The house shuddered as a plane flew overhead.