tremor

noun
UK: /ˈtrem.ər/
US: /ˈtrem.ɚ/

  1. A slight shaking movement in a person's body, often caused by nervousness, weakness, or illness.

    1. He felt a tremor in his hands as he held the fragile cup.
    2. The old woman's voice had a slight tremor, revealing her anxiety about the upcoming surgery.

  2. A shaking of the ground; a minor earthquake or earth movement.

    1. The tremor shook the house, but it was not a major earthquake.
    2. Scientists recorded a small tremor near the volcano, indicating potential activity.

Synonyms

shake shiver quiver vibration earthquake shock
tremor intransitive-verb

  1. To shake slightly because you are nervous, ill, or weak.

    1. His voice trembled with a tremor of fear.
    2. The injured bird lay on the ground, its small body trembling with a barely visible tremor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tremor" in English means: A slight shaking movement in a person's body, often caused by nervousness, weakness, or illness., A shaking of the ground; a minor earthquake or earth movement..

The phonetic transcription of "tremor" is /ˈtrem.ər/ in British English and /ˈtrem.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tremor": shake, shiver, quiver, vibration, earthquake, shock.

Example usage of "tremor": "He felt a tremor in his hands as he held the fragile cup.". More examples on the page.