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shudder

To shudder is to shake or tremble, often because of fear. (verb)

When you begin to shake because you are afraid, this is an example of a situation where you shudder.

Shudder is the act of shaking or trembling, especially because of fear. (noun)

The act of shaking out of fear is an example of shudder.

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