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tremble

trem·ble [ trémb'l ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle trem·bled, present participle trem·bling, 3rd person present singular trem·bles)
Definition:
 
1. shake slightly but uncontrollably: to shake with slight movements, continuously and uncontrollably, e.g. from fear, cold, or anger

2. vibrate: to shake or vibrate as a result of an external force
We felt the house tremble as the train passed.

3. be afraid: to be afraid or anxious about something



noun 
Definition:
 
quivering: a shaking, vibration, or quivering

[14th century. Via Old French trembler< medieval Latin tremulare "shake" < Latin tremulus "shaking" < tremere "shake"]

trem·bling adjective
trem·bling·ly adverb
trem·bly adjective
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