# scudder vs shudder

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scudder
*noun · frequency rank #49,621*
One who, or that which, scuds.

### shudder
*verb · IPA /ˈʃʌd.ə/ · frequency rank #25,205*
To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.

## Source
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