tremble

🇺🇸 /ˈtrembl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtrembl/
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intransitive verb
R

to shake without control, often from strong feelings

She began to tremble when she heard the loud noise.

R

to shake a little

The leaves tremble in the gentle wind.

R

to feel very scared or worried

He started to tremble at the idea of failing the test.

noun
R

a shaking movement or feeling

A small tremble went through her body as she waited.

translation

vi. to shake without control, often from strong feelings; to shake a little; to feel very scared or worried
n. a shaking movement or feeling

Word Forms

Past trembled
Progressive trembling
3rd Present trembles
Perfect trembled
Plural trembles