Trembling

/ˈtrɛmblɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of trembling; a quivering motion.

His voice had a slight trembling as he spoke.

a state of nervous or fearful agitation.

The trembling of her hands revealed her anxiety.

verb

to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

She was trembling with fear as she entered the dark room.

to quiver or shake slightly.

The leaves were trembling in the gentle breeze.

Middle English tremblen, from Old French trembler, from Latin tremulare.

trembling with rage

Experiencing intense anger that causes physical shaking.

trembling hands

Hands that shake, often due to nervousness or emotion.

tremor

An involuntary quivering movement.

shake

To move back and forth or up and down quickly.

Shook

I was shook after that horror movie; I couldn't stop trembling.

Shivering

When I heard the news, I was shivering like a leaf.