Tremble: meaning, definitions and examples

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tremble

[ ˈtrɛmbəl ]

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in fear

To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, fear, or excitement. It is a physical manifestation of an emotional response.

Synonyms

quiver, shake, shiver

Examples of usage

She began to tremble with fear as the thunderstorm approached.
His hands trembled as he reached out to grab the spider.

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physical movement

A slight quivering movement or sound.

Synonyms

quiver, shiver, shudder

Examples of usage

The tremble in her voice betrayed her nervousness.
The ground trembled as the earthquake hit.

Translations

Translations of the word "tremble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tremer

🇮🇳 कंपना

🇩🇪 zittern

🇮🇩 gemetar

🇺🇦 тремтіти

🇵🇱 drżeć

🇯🇵 震える (ふるえる)

🇫🇷 trembler

🇪🇸 temblar

🇹🇷 titremek

🇰🇷 떨다

🇸🇦 يرتجف

🇨🇿 třást se

🇸🇰 triasť sa

🇨🇳 颤抖 (chàndǒu)

🇸🇮 tresti se

🇮🇸 skjálfa

🇰🇿 дірілдеу

🇬🇪 ცახცახი

🇦🇿 titremək

🇲🇽 temblar

Word origin

The word 'tremble' originated from the Old French word 'trembler', which in turn came from the Latin 'tremulus' meaning 'trembling, quivering'. The concept of trembling has been associated with fear, excitement, and physical weakness throughout history, making it a universal human experience.