tremble

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
  2. To fear; to be afraid.
noun
  1. A shake, quiver, or vibration.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tremble.wav

Word forms

tremble trembles trembling trembled

Etymology

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

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