As a verb:
* She shuddered at the thought of the long, dark drive home. (expressing fear or disgust)
* The old house shuddered as the train passed by. (expressing shaking or vibration)
* The ground shuddered beneath their feet as the earthquake hit. (expressing trembling or shaking)
As a noun:
* A shudder ran through the crowd as the news was announced. (expressing a sudden shaking or tremor)
* The car's engine gave a sudden shudder, then sputtered to a stop. (expressing a sudden, brief malfunction)
* He felt a shudder of fear as he realized he was alone in the woods. (expressing a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety)
You can also use "shudder" in figurative language:
* The company's stock price took a shudder after the CEO resigned. (meaning a sudden drop or decrease)
* The economy is starting to shudder under the weight of the pandemic. (meaning to falter or weaken)
The meaning of "shudder" can vary depending on the context.