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shuddering

UK
/ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/

Translations

shudderingnoun
UK
/ˈʃʌd.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃʌd.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used as a gerund noun meaning the act or instance of shuddering; typically uncountable.
frissonMouvement de frisson ou de tremblement, notamment sous l’effet de la peur, du dégoût ou du froid.
A sudden shuddering passed through the crowd when the lights went out.
Un frisson soudain parcourut la foule lorsque les lumières s’éteignirent.
Additional translations
tremblementPlus général ; souligne le mouvement de trembler.
Synonyms
shudder
shiver
tremor
tremble
quiver
convulsion
trembling
shake
shudderingadjective
more shuddering
Comp.
most shuddering
Super.
UK
/ˈʃʌd.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃʌd.ɚ.ɪŋ/
frissonnantQui tremble ou frissonne sous l’effet de la peur, de l’effroi ou du froid.
The shuddering child clung to her mother as the thunderstorm raged outside.
L’enfant frissonnant se serrait contre sa mère tandis que l’orage faisait rage dehors.
Additional translations
effrayantSe dit d’une chose qui provoque l’effroi ou le dégoût.
Synonyms
trembling
quaking
shaking
vibrating
shivering
shudderverb

shuddering

Gerund

shuddered
Past Simple
shuddered
Past Participle
shuddering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃʌdə/
US
/ˈʃʌdər/
frissonnerS'emploie surtout pour la peur, le froid ou le dégoût.
She shuddered at the thought of walking through the dark alley alone.
Elle a frissonné à l'idée de traverser seule la ruelle sombre.
Additional translations
frémirPlus soutenu; peut exprimer un tremblement involontaire ou une émotion vive.
tremblerPour un tremblement ou une vibration d'origine mécanique ou structurelle.
vibrerPour une vibration ou un frémissement mécanique.
Synonyms
tremble
quake
shiver
wince
flinch
twitch
vibrate
shuddergerund / present participle

shuddering

Used attributively to describe something that trembles or causes trembling.
frissonnantQui tremble ou qui provoque un frisson.
He took a shuddering breath before opening the letter.
Il prit une inspiration frissonnante avant d'ouvrir la lettre.
Additional translations
tremblantPlus général; peut décrire une respiration, une voix ou un mouvement.
Synonyms
shuddering
trembling
tremoring
quivering
quaking
shivering
shaking
convulsing
quivering with fear
tremblingly

Definitions

shudderingnoun
The act or instance of trembling or quivering, especially from fear, revulsion, or cold.
A sudden shuddering passed through the crowd when the lights went out.
shudderingadjective
Trembling or quivering with fear, dread, or cold.
The shuddering child clung to her mother as the thunderstorm raged outside.
Causing a feeling of fear or revulsion.
The shuddering tale of the haunted house left the audience in silence.
shudderverb
To tremble or shake as a result of fear, cold, or revulsion.
She shuddered at the thought of walking through the dark alley alone.
To vibrate or quiver, often as a result of mechanical or structural stress.
The old car shuddered as it struggled to climb the steep hill.
shuddergerund / present participle
Trembling or quivering; producing or characterized by a shudder.
He took a shuddering breath before opening the letter.
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