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tremor
[trem-er, tree-mer]
noun
involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement; a fit of trembling.
Synonyms: , ,any tremulous or vibratory movement; vibration.
tremors following an earthquake.
a trembling or quivering effect, as of light.
Synonyms:a quavering sound, as of the voice.
tremor
/ ˈٰɛə /
noun
an involuntary shudder or vibration, as from illness, fear, shock, etc
any trembling or quivering movement
a vibrating or trembling effect, as of sound or light
Also called: earth tremor.a minor earthquake
verb
(intr) to tremble
tremor
A relatively minor seismic shaking or vibrating movement. Tremors often precede larger earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
An involuntary shaking or trembling of the head or extremities that can be idiopathic or associated with any of various medical conditions, such as Parkinson's disease.
Other 51Թ Forms
- tremorous adjective
- ˈٰǰdzܲ adjective
- ˈٰǰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tremor1
Example Sentences
Another time an aging man with tremors and shuffled steps pounded the bag so hard it skidded into my feet.
Thousands of inmates broke down doors and the locks of their cells and shattered windows after they felt tremors shake the walls at Malir Jail in Karachi.
Local reports described the blasts as causing tremors similar to an earthquake.
The 30-storey tower, being built to house the State Audit Office, was felled when Bangkok felt tremors of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck neighbouring Myanmar.
One is undergoing chemotherapy, while another had visible tremors.
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