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tremble
[ trem-buhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver.
Synonyms: shudder
- to be troubled with fear or apprehension.
- (of things) to be affected with vibratory motion.
Synonyms: oscillate
- to be tremulous, as light or sound:
His voice trembled.
noun
- the act of trembling.
- a state or fit of trembling.
- trembles, (used with a singular verb)
- Pathology. milk sickness.
- Veterinary Pathology. a toxic condition of cattle and sheep caused by the eating of white snakeroot and characterized by muscular tremors.
tremble
/ ˈtrɛmbəl /
verb
- to vibrate with short slight movements; quiver
- to shake involuntarily, as with cold or fear; shiver
- to experience fear or anxiety
noun
- the act or an instance of trembling
Derived Forms
- ˈtrembly, adjective
- ˈtrembling, adjective
- ˈtremblingly, adverb
Other Words From
- trembling·ly adverb
- un·trembling adjective
- un·trembling·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of tremble1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Describing this as a "peace through strength approach", he added: "Putin should respect our strength, not have the free world tremble at his threats."
The Spain full-back was caught on video singing "Haaland you’d better tremble as Cucurella is coming" while celebrating his country's Euro 2024 triumph.
In the Los Feliz-East Hollywood area, one person felt two waves of shaking — an initial wave, followed by an easing of shaking, then walls starting to tremble.
When my car shifts off the tracks, and I switch into drive to exit the lot, my limbs continue to tremble.
“Youth, in general, are closer to taking power than ever. Queer youth as a whole rise up, and their voices are heard. And certain members of the right wing tremble in fear.”
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