Trembling: meaning, definitions and examples

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trembling

[ ˈtrɛmbəlɪŋ ]

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feeling

To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or weakness.

Synonyms

quivering, shaking, shuddering

Examples of usage

She was trembling with fear before the big presentation.
His hands were trembling as he opened the envelope.

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medical

An involuntary shaking movement.

Synonyms

quivering, shaking, tremor

Examples of usage

The patient experienced trembling in his hands due to the medication side effects.
The trembling of her voice revealed her nervousness.

Translations

Translations of the word "trembling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tremor

🇮🇳 कंपन

🇩🇪 Zittern

🇮🇩 gemetar

🇺🇦 тремтіння

🇵🇱 drżenie

🇯🇵 震え

🇫🇷 tremblement

🇪🇸 temblor

🇹🇷 titreme

🇰🇷 떨림

🇸🇦 ارتجاف

🇨🇿 třes

🇸🇰 tras

🇨🇳 颤抖

🇸🇮 tresenje

🇮🇸 skjálfti

🇰🇿 дірілдеу

🇬🇪 კანკალი

🇦🇿 titrəmə

🇲🇽 temblor

Word origin

The word 'trembling' originated from the Old English word 'tremelian', which means to tremble or shake. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the involuntary shaking or quivering movements of a person or object. The term is commonly associated with feelings of fear, anxiety, or weakness, reflecting the physical manifestation of these emotions.