trembling

/ˈtrɛmblɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Shaking or quivering, usually because of fear, cold, or weakness.
    • She spoke with a trembling voice as she told the story.
    • He reached out with a trembling hand to accept the award.
    • The puppy was trembling after being caught in the rain.
noun
  1. The act or state of shaking or quivering.
    • The old man's trembling made it hard for him to hold the cup.
    • A trembling ran through her body when she heard the news.
    • There was a slight trembling in the ground as the train passed.
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