tremor

Meaning

Noun

1. A shake, quiver, or vibration.
2. A shake, quiver, or vibration.
3. An earthquake.

Verb

To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

Synonyms

trembling

quake

shaking

🫨

tremble

quiver

shudder

shake

🫨

earthquake

vibration

jolting

quivering

shiver

agitation

trepidation

flickering

quaking

sudden movement

jolt

shock

⚡

thrill

impact

quaver

tremulousness

vibrate

start

bounce

earth tremor

fear

😨

microseism

trill

vibes

vibrating

wince

epileptic fit

pendulate

fremitus

vibra

vibrance

tremblor

dysregulation

neurohormonal disorders

retention of body fluids

tembling

oscillating motion

oscillating movement

vibratory motion

minor shock

vibratory movement

jarring motion

buffeting

Translations

temblor

tremblement

tremor

tremore

Zittern

Beben

tremolor

beving

Tremor

τρεμούλιασμα

τρόμος

frisson

tremor

τρέμω

secousse

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɹɛmə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: tremour

In summary

From Middle English tremour (“fright”), from Anglo-Norman tremour and Old French tremor, from Latin tremor.