Tremble ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Tremble ( verb )

To shake slightly and uncontrollably, typically as a result of fear, cold, or excitement.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english trembran, from latin tremere, from tremulus trembling.

Examples:

1. She trembled with fear as the thief held a knife to her throat.
2. He trembled with cold as he waited for the bus on a winter morning.
3. She trembled with excitement as she walked up to the stage to receive her award.
4. The earth trembled as the volcano erupted.
5. The old man's hands trembled as he tried to pour the tea.

(As a noun)

Tremble ( noun )

To shake slightly and uncontrollably, typically as a result of fear, cold, or excitement.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english trembran, from latin tremere, from tremulus trembling.

Examples:

1. She trembled with fear as the thief held a knife to her throat.
2. He trembled with cold as he waited for the bus on a winter morning.
3. She trembled with excitement as she walked up to the stage to receive her award.
4. The earth trembled as the volcano erupted.
5. The old man's hands trembled as he tried to pour the tea.