tremble
noun/ˈtrembl/
/ˈtrembl/
[countable, usually singular] (also trembling
/ˈtremblɪŋ/
/ˈtremblɪŋ/
[countable, uncountable])- a feeling, movement or sound of trembling
- a tremble of fear
- She tried to control the trembling in her legs.
- I heard a tremble in her voice.
- The only sign of fear was a slight tremble in his legs.
Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb): from Old French trembler, from medieval Latin tremulare, from Latin tremulus, from tremere ‘tremble’.
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