tremor

noun

trem·​or ˈtre-mər 

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

Synonyms

• quake
• earthquake

Examples of tremor in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Weak shaking has been registered and several people reported experiencing the tremor in and around the Healdsburg area according to the USGS DYFI report. —Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025

The events included hallucinations, vomiting, tremor, anxiety, dizziness, confusion and loss of consciousness, according to an October 2024 release. —Christina Hall, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025

The signs of bird flu in dogs and cats include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing and neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness, according to the AVMA. —Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025

Journey suffers from a multitude of medical complications, including an incurable lung disease, scoliosis, tremors, relies on a G-tube to eat, and has had surgery on both hips, according to victim impact statements and the prosecution. —Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tremour, from Anglo-French tremor, from Latin, from tremere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for tremor

• emmer
• condemnor

Kids Definition

tremor

noun

trem·​or ˈtrem-ər 

1

: a trembling or shaking usually caused by weakness or disease

2

: a quivering or vibrating motion

especially : a small movement of the earth before or after an earthquake

Medical Definition

tremor

noun

trem·​or ˈtrem-ər 

: a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease

tremors of the hands