tremor
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noun \ˈtre-mər\Definition of TREMOR
1
a : a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease b : nervous excitement
2
: a quivering or vibratory motion; especially : a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event
3
a : a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity <a tremor of hesitation> b : a cause of such a feeling
See Examples of TREMOR
- Small tremors were still being felt several days after the earthquake.
- I heard a tremor in her voice.
- His tremors were caused by the disease.
Origin of TREMOR
Middle English tremour, from Anglo-French tremor, from Latin, from tremere
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to TREMOR
- Synonyms
- quake, shake, temblor, earthquake
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noun \ˈtrem-ər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of TREMOR
: a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease <tremors of the hands>
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