trepidation
[trep-i-dey-shuhn]
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noun
tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation.
trembling or quivering movement; tremor.
Origin of trepidation
Synonyms for trepidation
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trepidation
noun
Word Origin for trepidation
C17: from Latin trepidātiō, from trepidāre to be in a state of alarm; compare intrepid
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trepidation
[trĕp′ĭ-dā′shən]
n.
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