Tremble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Tremble is a verb meaning (intransitive) To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
Meaning
(intransitive) To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, figurative) To fear; to be afraid.
- A shake, quiver, or vibration.
Example Sentences
Her lip started to tremble as she burst into tears
The dog was trembling from being in the cold weather all day.
Thou beleeuest that there is one God, thou doest well: the deuils also beleeue, and tremble.
Mr. Cooke at once began a tirade against the residents of Asquith for permitting a sandy and generally disgraceful condition of the roads. So roundly did he vituperate the inn management in particular, and with such a loud flow of words, that I trembled lest he should be heard on the veranda.
Word Forms
- trembles
- trembling
- trembled
Synonyms for tremble
Depending on context, synonyms include quail, shake, didder, shiver.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shiver, didder, shake, quake, shudder, rattle.
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Sources & Attribution
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