Quaking: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used to describe the act of shaking intensely, often due to cold or fear.

• The dog was quaking in the cold rain.
• He was quaking with anxiety before his performance.

General term for causing or experiencing quick and small movements, can be due to fear, cold, excitement, or physical action.

• He couldn't stop shaking after the scary movie.
• The old man was shaking as he reached for his cup.

Often used to describe a slight and often involuntary shaking due to emotion or physical state, such as fear or weakness.

• She was trembling with nervousness before her speech.
• The boy was trembling from the cold wind.

Refers to a slight, rapid, and uncontrollable shaking, often due to emotion, cold, or physical weakness.

• Her voice was quivering as she spoke.
• The leaves were quivering in the breeze.

Used to describe strong, often uncontrollable physical movement, usually from fear or cold.

• She was quaking with fear as the thunder roared outside
• The little puppy was quaking in the cold rain

Can describe both voluntary and involuntary movements, from physical forces (like shaking a bottle) or emotional states (like nervousness or fear).

• He was shaking the bottle to mix the contents
• I was shaking with anger after the argument

Often used to describe a more delicate and continuous movement, usually caused by emotions like fear, excitement, or weakness.

• Her hands were trembling as she signed the important document
• The child was trembling with excitement on Christmas morning

Refers to slight, rapid, back-and-forth movements often from emotion (like excitement, fear) or physical discomfort.

• Her voice was quivering as she spoke during the intense moment
• The leaves were quivering in the gentle breeze