tremor

trem·or

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

Examples of TREMOR

1. Small tremors were still being felt several days after the earthquake.
2. I heard a tremor in her voice.
3. 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

Related Words: aftershock, foreshock, shock; cataclysm, convulsion, upheaval; microearthquake, microseism, seaquake

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Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale

Rhymes with TREMOR

emmer, hemmer, stemmer