Meaning & use
Shuddered
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Trembled convulsively, typically from fear, cold, revulsion, or strong emotion.
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She shuddered at the thought of speaking in front of the entire school.
The old floorboards shuddered under the weight of the heavy furniture.
A note on using this word
This is the past tense of "shudder," a verb that conveys an involuntary, often visible physical reaction.
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