Trembled: meaning, definitions and examples

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trembled

 

[ หˆtrษ›m.bษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Trembled refers to the act of shaking or quivering involuntarily, usually as a result of fear, excitement, or cold. When someone trembles, their body might shake slightly, often accompanied by an emotional or physical response. This action is often noticeable in situations of anxiety or extreme emotions, where control over physical movements is compromised. The phenomenon can occur in various contexts, such as a personโ€™s hands trembling in nervousness or a leaf trembling in the wind.

Synonyms

fluttered, quivered, shivered, shook, wobbled

Examples of usage

  • She trembled with fear when she heard the loud crash.
  • The dog trembled in the cold.
  • His voice trembled as he spoke.
  • They could see her lips trembling from the shock.

Translations

Translations of the word "trembled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zitterte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblaba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titredi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุฌู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chvฤ›l se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triasol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขคๆŠ–ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatrese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกlfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดาฏั€ัั–ะปะดะตะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™di

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblaba

Word origin

The word 'trembled' is the past tense of the verb 'tremble,' which originates from the Old French 'trembler' and further back to the Latin 'tremulare', meaning 'to shake' or 'to shiver'. The etymology highlights a long-standing association with physical responses to emotional states. Historically, the word has been used in literature and everyday language to convey a sense of vulnerability, fear, or physical reaction, often enriching the text with visual imagery that evokes empathy. Over time, 'tremble' and its variations have remained relevant in expressing not only the physical shakes caused by a variety of stimuli but also the metaphorical shaking that occurs in the hearts and minds of individuals due to emotional or psychological influences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,953, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.