What is the meaning of shudder?

noun

  • An almost pleasurable sensation of fright.
    • usage: "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
  • An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear.

verb

  • Shake, as from cold.
    • usage: "The children are shivering-turn on the heat"
  • Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement.
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