tremor tremor /ˈtrɛmɝ/
noun
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()
An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
(
shudder
, tremor
)
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
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()
A small earthquake
(
earth tremor
, microseism
, tremor
)
a small earthquake
The tremor was a warning sign of the upcoming earthquake
The tremor was a warning sign of the upcoming earthquake
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Shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
(
tremor
)
shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
The elderly man experienced a tremor in his hand due to his medical condition.
The elderly man experienced a tremor in his hand due to his medical condition.
verb
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Shake with seismic vibrations
(
quake
, tremor
)
shake with seismic vibrations
The earth was quaking
The earth was quaking