temblor
Definitions of temblor
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an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)synonyms: estremecimientotype of:vibraciónthe act of vibrating
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a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitementsynonyms: estremecimiento
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a small earthquakesynonyms: movimiento sísmicotypes:post-seísmoa tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquakepre-seísmoa tremor preceding an earthquake
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an almost pleasurable sensation of frightsynonyms: escalofrío, espeluzno, estremecimiento, hormigueotype of:adefesio, asombro, espantajo, espanto, esperpento, estantigua, miedo, sobresalto, susto, visiónan emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
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a shaky motionsynonyms: cimbreo, estremecimiento, palpitación, temblequera, trepidación, vibracióntype of:movimientoa state of change
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