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- pronunciation:
- trem
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
trembles, trembling, trembled |
| definition 1: |
to shake or quiver involuntarily, as from fear, exhaustion, or cold.
The thunder made the poor dog tremble.Without hat or coat, the woman trembled in the icy cold.- synonyms:
- quake, quaver, shake, shiver
- similar words:
- quail, quiver, shudder, vibrate, waver, wobble
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| definition 2: |
to be deeply disturbed by fear or anxiety.
He trembled at the thought of actually breaking into the bank.The idea of getting caught made her tremble.- similar words:
- shudder, vibrate
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| definition 3: |
to be made to vibrate or flutter, as leaves in the wind.
The leaves trembled in the gusty wind.- synonyms:
- flutter, shake, violate, waver
- similar words:
- oscillate, quiver, vibrate
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| definition 4: |
to be shaky or quavery, as a voice.
The bride's voice trembled as she said her vows.- synonyms:
- quaver, shake, waver
- similar words:
- quiver, vibrate
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| related words: |
cower, dread, fear, pulsate, quake, shake, thrill, throb, twitch |
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