Tremble meaning

What does “tremble” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“tremble” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement.

tremble

noun

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

    Synonymsshivershake

verb

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

    “His hands were trembling when he signed the document”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University