1. sudden trembling movements caused by cold, fear, or disgust
Usage: plural form

1. trembles or shakes suddenly from cold, fear, or disgust
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She shudders whenever she thinks about the accident.
• The old building shudders in the strong wind.
• He shudders at the thought of eating insects.
• Cold shudders ran down her spine.
• The earthquake caused violent shudders throughout the city.
• She felt shudders of fear as she entered the dark room.