shuddering

Definition of Shuddering in English :

1. shuddering

shaking convulsively or violently

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Shuddering

verb

1. (intransitive)

to shake or tremble suddenly and violently, as from horror, fear, aversion, etc

noun

2.

the act of shuddering; convulsive shiver

verb intransitive

1.

to shake or tremble suddenly and violently, as in horror or extreme disgust

noun

2.

the act of shuddering; a convulsive tremor of the body

intr.v. shud·dered, shud·der·ing, shud·ders

1. To shiver convulsively, as from fear or revulsion. See Synonyms at shake.

2. To vibrate; quiver: The airplane shuddered in the turbulence.

n.

1. A convulsive shiver, as from fear or revulsion.

2. A vibration or trembling motion.