Trembling

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛmbəl/

Trembling (verb)

  1. To shake a little because of cold, fear, or excitement.
  2. When an object moves quickly back and forth in small movements.

Examples

  • She began to tremble with fear during the storm.
  • His hands would tremble when he was nervous.

Common collocations: tremble with fear, tremble slightly, tremble uncontrollably, tremble violently, tremble slightly

Trembling (noun)

  1. A small, quick shaking movement of the body or an object.

Examples

  • There was a tremble in his voice as he spoke.
  • A tremble ran through her body in the cold.

Synonyms of Trembling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Trembling

  • When describing lack of movement or calmness.