Shuddering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun /ˈshə-dər/ shud·der

Meaning & Definition of Shuddering

Shuddering (verb)

  1. to tremble convulsively, shiver, quiver

Shuddering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

    "with a shuddering extension of his hand, the poor beggar asked for a little charity"

    similar: aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly
    related: convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing
    near: controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Shuddering (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side

    "tried to control the shuddering of his hand"

    similar: jiggling, oscillation, quivering, shaking, shivering, trembling, twitching, vibration
    related: juddering (chiefly British), quaking, rocking, jiggle, palpitation, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, tremor, twitch

Shuddering (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

    "huddled in the basement, we shuddered with fear as we heard the approaching tornado"

    similar: agitating, bucketing, convulsing, jerking, jiggling, joggling, jolting, jouncing, juddering (chiefly British), quaking, quivering, shaking, vibrating, wobbling
    related: rocking, swaying, swinging, chattering, quavering, shivering, thrilling, trembling, twitching, doddering, wavering, flickering, fluctuating, fluttering, oscillating, undulating, waving, beating, palpitating, pit-a-patting, pitter-pattering, pulsating, pulsing, throbbing

Related Entry: Shudder (verb)

Shudder is a different word from Shuddering. The synonyms below are for shudder, not for shuddering.

  1. to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

    "huddled in the basement, we shuddered with fear as we heard the approaching tornado"

    similar: agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, joggle, jolt, jounce, judder (chiefly British), quake, quiver, shake, vibrate, wobble
    related: rock, sway, swing, chatter, quaver, shiver, thrill, tremble, twitch, dodder, waver, flicker, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, undulate, wave, beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Shuddering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Shuddering:

Chiefly British: juddering
aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly, jiggling, oscillation, shivering, twitching, vibration, agitating, bucketing, convulsing, jerking, joggling, jolting, jouncing, vibrating

Related Words for Shuddering

convulsive, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing, rocking, jiggle, palpitation, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, tremor, twitch, swaying, swinging, chattering, quavering, thrilling, doddering, flickering, fluctuating, fluttering

Near Antonyms of Shuddering

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Word Forms of Shuddering

Inflections: shuddered

Origin & Etymology of Shuddering

Middle English shoddren; akin to Old High German skutten to shake and perhaps to Lithuanian kutėti to shake up

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Shuddering

What does "Shuddering" mean?

"Shuddering" means to tremble convulsively, shiver, quiver. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: to tremble convulsively, shiver, quiver. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Shuddering"?

Other words for "Shuddering" include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky and shuddery. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Shuddering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Shuddering"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Shuddering". Common alternatives include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddery, tottering and tottery.

How do you use "Shuddering" in a sentence?

Examples of "Shuddering" in a sentence: "with a shuddering extension of his hand, the poor beggar asked for a little charity"; "tried to control the shuddering of his hand"; "huddled in the basement, we shuddered with fear as we heard the approaching tornado".

Is "Shuddering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Shuddering" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Shuddering"?

"Shuddering" is pronounced /ˈshə-dər/ and divided into syllables as shud·der.

What is the origin of the word "Shuddering"?

"Shuddering" comes from Middle English shoddren; akin to Old High German skutten to shake and perhaps to Lithuanian kutėti to shake up. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Shuddering" meaning "marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements"?

When "Shuddering" (adjective) means marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements, synonyms include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering and shaking.