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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:to be troubled with fear or apprehension.
(of things) to be affected with vibratory motion.
Synonyms:to be tremulous, as light or sound.
His voice trembled.
noun
the act of trembling.
a state or fit of trembling.
(used with a singular verb)trembles,
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
/ ˈٰɛə /
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
Other 51Թ Forms
- tremblingly adverb
- untrembling adjective
- untremblingly adverb
- ˈٰ adjective
- ˈٰԲ adjective
- ˈٰԲly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tremble1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"There was a loud noise. All the doors and windows of the classroom began to tremble. Everyone ran outside to check what had happened," a student, who preferred to remain unnamed, said.
Do you know how many times I trembled?
"I had gone to a family friend's house for a meal, and we began watching the conclave. The moment the white smoke rose, I started to tremble. I became incredibly nervous," he said.
Her fingers tremble as she smooths out the creases, and in a fumbling, uncertain voice, she begins to read them.
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".
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