Difference between Shudder and Thrill

What is the difference between Shudder and Thrill?

Shudder as a noun is a shivering tremor. while Thrill as a noun is a trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion

Shudder

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A shivering tremor. A moment of almost pleasurable fear; a frisson.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shake nervously, as if from fear. To vibrate jerkily.

Example sentence: I shudder to think what Republican presidential contenders will say in a 2016 primary to win over voters who think Eric Cantor isn't conservative enough.

Thrill

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to electrifyto cause something to tremble or quiverto feel a sudden excitementto tremble or quiverto pierce

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotiona cause of sudden excitement; a kicka slight quivering of the heart that accompanies a cardiac murmur

Example sentence: Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn't thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I'm just happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing.

We hope you now know whether to use Shudder or Thrill in your sentence.

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