shudder to think something Definition

shudder
verb

intr
shuddered, shuddering
1. To shiver or tremble, especially with fear, cold or disgust.

Thesaurus: quiver, quake, shiver, convulse, heave, tremble.

noun

1. Such a trembling movement or feeling.

Thesaurus: tremor, spasm, convulsion.
2. A heavy vibration or shaking.

Derivative: shuddering
adj

Derivative: shudderingly
adverb

Derivative: shuddery
adj

Idiom: shudder to think something

To be inwardly embarrassed or appalled when imagining or considering (some consequence), etc.
Example: I shudder to think what he will do next

Etymology: 14c: from German schoderen.