tremble
/ˈtrɛmbəl/
noun
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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