tremor

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noun

The definition of a tremor is a shake, tremble or shiver, or a feeling of excitement.

If a seizure causes your muscles to shake involuntarily, this is an example of a tremor.
A small earthquake is an example of a tremor.
When you are asking an important question and you are nervous so your voice shakes a little, this is an example of a tremor.

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tremor

a trembling, shaking, or shivering
a vibratory or quivering motion
a nervous thrill; trembling sensation
a trembling sound
a state of tremulous excitement: in a tremor of delight

Origin of tremor

Middle English from Old French tremour from Classical Latin tremor from tremere, to tremble

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tremor

noun

A shaking or vibrating movement, as of the earth.
An involuntary trembling or quivering, as of the hands.
A state or feeling of nervousness, worry, or excitement: The news sent tremors through the stock market.
A tremulous sound; a quaver: a tremor in her voice.

Origin of tremor

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

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A relatively minor seismic shaking or vibrating movement. Tremors often precede larger earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
An involuntary shaking or trembling of the head or extremities that can be idiopathic or associated with any of various medical conditions, such as Parkinson's disease.

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Noun

(plural tremors)

A shake, quiver, or vibration.
She felt a tremor in her stomach before going on stage.
An earthquake.
Did you feel the tremor this morning?

Verb

(third-person singular simple present tremors, present participle tremoring, simple past and past participle tremored)

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

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tremor - Medical Definition

n.

An involuntary trembling or quivering, as of the hands.
A tremulous sound; a quaver.

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