tremble

Definition of tremble

Verbs

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
Types:
shiver, shudder, thrill, throb
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
palpitate, quake, quiver
shake with fast, tremulous movements
Type of:
agitate, shake
move or cause to move back and forth

Nouns

a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
Synonyms:
shake, shiver
Type of:
inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

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Words that contain tremble

trembler
 trembles