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tremble

UK/ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ US/ˈtrɛmbʌl/ fairly common
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

  • “His hands were trembling when he signed the document”

noun

1.

reflex shaking caused by cold or fear or excitement

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Origin

From Middle English tremblen, from Old French trembler, from Late Latin tremulāre, ultimately from Latin tremere (“quiver, shake”). Cognate with Ancient Greek τρέμω (trémō).

Phrases

  • tremble and obey

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