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Synonyms & Similar Words
shaking
quivering
trembling
quaking
shuddering
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vibrating
oscillating
fluctuating
wavering
wobbling
teetering
tottering
staggering
reeling
stumbling
faltering
hesitating
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wobbling
seesawing
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yawing
rolling
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convulsing
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jerking
jolting
Meaning of Trembling
The primary meaning of "trembling" is a physical or emotional state of shaking or quivering, often due to fear, anxiety, or weakness.
Definitions
- The act of shaking or quivering, typically due to fear, anxiety, or weakness
- * A feeling of fear or anxiety that causes someone to shake or quiver
- * A physical condition characterized by shaking or quivering, often due to a medical condition or injury
Etymology of Trembling
The word "trembling" originates from the Old French word "trembler," which is derived from the Latin word "tremere," meaning "to shake or quiver"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of physical and emotional states, from fear and anxiety to medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease
Example Uses
- The crowd was trembling with fear as the earthquake struck
- * She was trembling with excitement as she waited for her wedding day
- * The patient's trembling hands made it difficult for her to hold a pen