Weather-Related Terms

adjective describing a person or thing that is trembling or shaking with fear, cold, or excitement

• She felt a shuddering sensation as the earthquake struck.
• I couldn't help but feel shuddering with fear during the horror movie.
• The haunted house had us all shuddering like crazy.
• The news of the layoffs sent a shuddering wave through the company.

noun a gradual decline or decay in strength, quality, or power

verb to become limp or drooping, as a fading flower; to lose strength or vigor

• The flowers in the garden began to wilt due to the lack of water.
• If you don't water the plants, they will wilt and die.
• I forgot to water my houseplants and now they're all wilted.
• Her spirits seemed to wilt as she listened to the bad news.