tremble
verb (used without object)
to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver.
has trembled
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present perfectof tremble (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ever since moviemaking became a major U.S. industry, Hollywood has trembled at the mere suggestion of outside censorship.
From Time Magazine Archive
Felix is not the last person who has trembled under the lashings of inspiration.
From Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism by Allen Putnam
Your heart has trembled to my tongue, Your hands in mine have lain, Your thought to me has leaned and clung, Again and yet again, My dear, Again and yet again.
From Poems by William Ernest Henley
Here the author's hand has trembled, and his persuasive power forsaken him.
From Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 by Arnold Bennett
That is the hero before whom Europe has trembled; the daring prince who caused the sun to rise upon his country, and awaken the spirits to cheerful life.
From Old Fritz and the New Era by Peter Langley
