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Definitions

shuddering

[shuhd-er-ing] / ˈʃʌd ər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
aquiver
Synonyms
WEAK
excited quaky quivering quivery shaking shaky shivery trembling tremulant
ADJECTIVE
timorous
Synonyms
WEAK
apprehensive faint fainthearted fearful hesitant meek shrinking shy tentative timid tremulous unassertive
Antonyms
WEAK
bold brazen forthcoming

Example Sentences

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“They think we’re these evil business owners,” she said, shuddering.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

England's 12-game winning run came to a shuddering halt with a 31-20 defeat by Scotland in Edinburgh last weekend.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Now, all the other NFC contenders are getting hot — Seattle, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Chicago — and the Rams are shuddering in an emotional ice bath.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Bradley brought Anfield to its feet, literally, with a shuddering first-half challenge on Kylian Mbappe as he closed in at The Kop end.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

“You mustn’t struggle, darling,” the witch said, shuddering to her feet as she pulled her hood back on.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley