shudder

(noun, verb)

noun

1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

Similar word(s): chill, frisson, quiver, shiver, thrill, tingle

Definition categories: feeling, fear, fearfulness, fright

2. an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

Similar word(s): tremor

Definition categories: act, quiver, quivering, vibration

verb

1. shake, as from cold

Similar word(s): shiver

Definition categories: body

2. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Similar word(s): shiver, thrill, throb

Definition categories: motion, tremble