Meaning of the word shudder in English

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shudder

US /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/
UK /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/

Verb

1.

to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling:

Example:
The sight of so much blood made him shudder.

Noun

1.

the act of shuddering:

Example:
He gave a slight shudder as he considered how close he had come to death.
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