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vibrate

shake rapidly / tremble / oscillate
Intransitive VerbTransitive Verb
past: vibratedpp: vibrateding: vibrating

This term describes a rapid, oscillating motion that is often felt as a hum or a shudder. It is frequently used in technical contexts to describe mechanical resonance or the behavior of electronic devices, conveying a sense of high-frequency energy. When applied to human emotion, it suggests an internal tension that manifests as a physical tremor. This usage typically implies an intensity of feeling, such as rage or fear, that is barely contained and leaks out through a shaking voice or body.

Meanings

Intransitive Verb
[~][~ with something]

To move back and forth or up and down very quickly and continuously.

"The phone started to vibrate on the table."

Intransitive Verb
[~ with something]

To tremble or shake slightly due to a strong emotion or physical state.

"Her voice began to vibrate with anger during the argument."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To cause something to move back and forth rapidly through the application of a force.

"The machine is designed to vibrate the concrete to remove air bubbles."

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