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tremble

noun verb

A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈtɹɛmbl̩

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Definitions

noun

  1. A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

verb

  1. Move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

    “His hands were trembling when he signed the document”

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Example Sentences

His hands were trembling when he signed the document

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