trembles
Britishnoun
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Also called: milk sickness. a disease of cattle and sheep characterized by muscular incoordination and tremor, caused by ingestion of white snakeroot or rayless goldenrod
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a nontechnical name for Parkinson's disease
Example Sentences
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"Everyone still trembles at any loud noise," he added.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Their voice trembles as they describe the incident, one they managed to film, hoping that footage might be useful later.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
Her voice trembles as she sings the new song, "If you hadn't been there / Where would I be? / Without your trust, love, and belief".
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025
Her voice trembles with emotion as she sings the lyrics, fueled by the six decades of relationship behind them.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025
When he speaks, Meng’s voice softens and trembles as he tries to reassure Ma and Pa that everything is okay at the camp.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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