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Definition tremble in American English

tremble verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈtremb(ə)l/
1

if your body or part of your body trembles, it shakes, usually because you are nervous, afraid, or excited

Example

Adam's hands began to tremble as he opened the letter.

Example

She was trembling with anger.

Example

Her knees were trembling violently beneath her skirt.

Synonyms and related words
cringe cringe flinch shout cry out tremble
1.1

to shake slightly

Example

The windows tremble when trucks drive by our house.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
2

if your voice trembles, you cannot talk in a steady calm way, especially because you are nervous, afraid, or excited

Synonyms and related words
break choke crack shout cry out tremble
Definition tremble in American English