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    tremble
    /ˈtrɛmbl/

    verb

    • 1. (of a person or part of the body) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty: "Isobel was trembling with excitement" Similar shakeshake like a leafquivertwitch

    noun

    • 1. a trembling feeling, movement, or sound: "there was a slight tremble in his voice"
    • 2. a physical or emotional condition marked by trembling.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTREMBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Tremble means to shake slightly without your control, usually because of fear, illness, or excitement. Learn how to use tremble as a verb or a noun, and see synonyms and idioms related to tremble.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trembleTremble Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of tremble as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Tremble can mean to shake involuntarily, to be affected by fear or anxiety, or to have a fit of quivering.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTREMBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Tremble means to shake slightly without your intending to, usually because you are frightened, ill, tired, or upset. Learn how to use this verb and noun in different contexts, and see synonyms and related words.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › trembleTREMBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver. Synonyms: shudder. to be troubled with fear or apprehension. (of things) to be affected with vibratory motion. Synonyms: oscillate. to be tremulous, as light or sound: His voice trembled. noun. the act of trembling.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTREMBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Tremble means to shake slightly because of fear, cold, or other reasons, or to have a voice that sounds unsteady. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, and usage of tremble with Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › trembleTremble - definition of tremble by The Free Dictionary

    Tremble means to shake involuntarily, as from excitement or fear, or to feel fear or anxiety. See synonyms, related words, translations and usage examples of tremble from various sources.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trembleTremble - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To tremble is to quiver or shake without meaning to. Your hands probably tremble when you're nervous. Trembling is a movement, but it's not one that anyone intends to make. Someone who is extremely scared or cold might tremble all over.