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Shudder


SHUD'DER, verb intransitive [This word contains the same elements as the Latin quatio.] To quake; to tremble or shake with fear, horror or aversion; to shiver.

I love-alas! I shudder at the name. Smith.

SHUD'DER, noun A tremor; a shaking with fear or horror.