Tremor Definition

trĕmər
tremors
noun
tremors
A shaking or vibrating movement, as of the earth.
American Heritage
A trembling, shaking, or shivering.
Webster's New World
A vibratory or quivering motion.
Webster's New World
A nervous thrill; trembling sensation.
Webster's New World
A trembling sound.
Webster's New World
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verb

To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

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Other Word Forms of Tremor

Noun

Singular:
tremor
Plural:
tremors

Origin of Tremor

  • Middle English terror from Old French from Latin a trembling from tremere to tremble

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tremor Sentence Examples

  • A tremor of dread slid through her.

  • By the tremor in her voice, she knew she'd lost this one as well as he did.

  • His touch sent a tremor of fire through her, and she was embarrassed to feel her hormones stir.

  • His words sent a tremor of fear through her.

  • One aspect of this derangement, named by Luciani astasia, is a tremor heightened by or only appearing when the muscles enter upon action - "intention tremor."

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Words Starting With

TTRTRE

Words Ending With

RORMOR

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Words Starting With T and Ending With R

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With T6 Letter Words Ending With R