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tremor

NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

An involuntary quivering movement of the body, often caused by anxiety, cold, or a neurological condition.

"His hands were shaking with a slight tremor as he reached for the glass."

Noun

A slight earthquake or a vibration of the earth's surface.

"The city felt a minor tremor that lasted for only a few seconds."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To cause to shake or quiver slightly.

"The loud explosion caused the windows to tremor in their frames."

Intransitive Verb

To shake or quiver slightly.

"The leaves began to tremor in the light breeze."

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