tremble

/ˈtrɛmbəl/
noun
  1. An act or instance of trembling; a shake or quiver.
    • A slight tremble of the leaves warned of the coming rain.
    • There was a tremble in her voice as she told the story.
    • He felt a tremble run through his body.
verb
  1. To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear, excitement, or weakness.
    • The old man trembled from the cold wind.
    • She began to tremble as she heard the loud thunder.
    • His hands trembled with excitement when he opened the gift.
  2. To shake or quiver slightly, as of a thing or surface.
    • The ground trembled during the earthquake.
    • Leaves trembled in the gentle breeze.
    • The bridge trembled as the heavy truck crossed it.
  3. To be very afraid or anxious about something.
    • I tremble at the thought of speaking in front of a large crowd.
    • He trembles every time he has to take a test.
    • They trembled for their safety during the storm.
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