tremor

/ˈtrɛmər/
verb
  1. To shake or tremble slightly.
    • His lip trembled as he tried not to cry.
    • The ground trembled as the train passed by.
    • The leaves trembled in the gentle breeze.
noun
  1. A slight or small earthquake.
    • A mild tremor shook the dishes in the cupboard.
    • The seismograph recorded a small tremor near the fault line.
    • Residents felt a tremor early this morning, but no damage was reported.
  2. An involuntary shaking or trembling movement, especially of the hands or body.
    • The doctor noticed a tremor in her fingers during the exam.
    • His hands had a slight tremor from the cold.
    • Nervousness caused a tremor in his voice as he spoke.
  3. A feeling of fear or excitement that causes a shaking sensation.
    • A tremor of excitement ran through the crowd as the singer appeared.
    • She felt a tremor of fear when she heard the strange noise.
    • There was a tremor in his words as he confessed the truth.
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