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shudder

/ˈʃʌdə(r)/verb

उच्चारण शडर

काँपना, सिहरना, थरथराना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I] ~ (with sth)

    to shake because you are cold or frightened, or because of a strong unpleasant feeling

    काँपना, सिहरना, थरथराना

    • She shuddered at the sight of the snake.
    • He shuddered with fear as the door creaked open.

    Synonyms shiver shake tremble quiver

  2. 2

    [I]

    (of a vehicle or machine) to shake very hard

    (गाड़ी या मशीन का) ज़ोर से हिलना, झटके खाना

    • The old bus shuddered to a halt.
    • The lift shuddered and stopped between two floors, and everyone inside began to panic.

    Synonyms vibrate judder

noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually sing.]

    a shaking movement of the body caused by cold, fear or disgust

    कँपकँपी, सिहरन, झुरझुरी

    • A shudder ran through her when she heard the scream.
    • He gave a shudder of disgust.

    Synonyms shiver tremor quiver

Idioms 1

I shudder to think

used to say that you do not want to think about something because it is too unpleasant

सोचकर ही सिहर जाता हूँ, सोचना भी नहीं चाहता

  • I shudder to think what might have happened if the brakes had failed.
  • I shudder to think how much this repair will cost.