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tremble

trem·ble

tremble

 
 
pronunciation:
trem bl
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part of speech: verb
inflections: trembles, trembling, trembled
definition 1: to shake from fear, weakness, or cold.
The little boy trembled when he heard the thunder.I trembled in the icy wind.
synonyms:
quake, shake, shiver
similar words:
quiver, shudder
definition 2: to be shaky.
The trees trembled in the strong wind.The bride's voice trembled when she said, "I do."
synonyms:
shake
similar words:
quiver
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