shuddered

shud·der

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shuhd-er]
- /ˈʃʌd ər/
- /ˈʃʌd.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shuhd-er]
- /ˈʃʌd ər/

Definitions of shuddered word

verb without object shuddered to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold. 1
noun shuddered a convulsive movement of the body, as from horror, fear, or cold. 1

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Origin of shuddered

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English shodderen (v.) (cognate with German schaudern < LG), frequentative of Old English scūdan to tremble; see -er6

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Parts of speech for Shuddered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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shuddered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for shuddered

verb shuddered

concussed — If someone is concussed, they lose consciousness or feel sick or confused because they have been hit hard on the head.
doddered — infirm; feeble.
jittered — Simple past tense and past participle of jitter.
joggled — Simple past tense and past participle of joggle.
quailed — to lose heart or courage in difficulty or danger; shrink with fear.

noun shuddered

juddered — Simple past tense and past participle of judder.
kicked — Simple past tense and past participle of kick.
quivered — the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.

All 12 Synonyms of shuddered