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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    trembling shaking quaking wavering trembling vacillating oscillating pulsating throbbing vibrating shuddering shivering twitching convulsing spasming faltering hesitating stuttering stammering stuttering stumbling wavering teetering tottering quavering wobbling seesawing fluctuating undulating rippling palpating pulsing beating throbbing quivering shuddering juddering jerking jolting lurching pitching yawing rolling rocking swaying swinging

    Meaning of Quivering

    The primary meaning of the word "Quivering" is to shake or tremble slightly, often due to fear, cold, or weakness.

    Definitions

    • Quivering refers to the act of shaking or trembling, often in a slight or rapid manner, typically due to fear, cold, or weakness.
    • * It can also describe something that is vibrating or oscillating, such as a leaf or a string.

    Etymology of Quivering

    The word "Quivering" originates from the Old English word "cwifian," which means to tremble or quake.
    It is also related to the Old Norse word "kvifa," which means to shake or tremble.
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a range of physical and emotional states, including fear, weakness, and instability.

    Example Uses

    • The leaf was quivering in the gentle breeze.
    • * Her voice was quivering with fear as she spoke to the crowd.
    • * The athlete's hands were quivering with exhaustion after the marathon.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stable steady firm solid calm still motionless serene peaceful quiet unruffled unshakeable immovable rigid stiff frozen paralyzed numb stagnant dormant inactive inert

    Related Nouns

    tremor quake shiver shudder twitch convulsion spasm vibration oscillation pulse throb beat tremble quiver shake jolt lurch pitch roll sway swing wave ripple fluctuation undulation

    Related Verbs

    tremble shake quiver vibrate oscillate pulse throb beat shiver shudder twitch convulse spasm jerk jolt lurch pitch roll sway swing wave ripple fluctuate undulate

    Related Adjectives

    trembling shaking quaking wavering vacillating oscillating pulsating throbbing vibrating shuddering shivering twitching convulsive spasmodic faltering hesitant stuttering stammering stumbling wavering teetering tottering quavering wobbling seesawing fluctuating undulating rippling palpating