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shuddering

Synonyms & Antonyms of shuddering

(Entry 1 of 3)

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

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

Synonyms for shuddering

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convulsive

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shuddering

Synonyms of shuddering (Entry 2 of 3)

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

tried to control the shuddering of his hand

Synonyms for shuddering

Words Related to shuddering

juddering
[chiefly British],
quaking,
rocking

shuddering

present participle of shudder

Synonyms of shuddering (Entry 3 of 3)

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

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

Synonyms for shuddering

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twitching

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