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tremble

/ˈtɹɛmbl̩/

Meanings
noun
A shake, quiver, or vibration.

Examples :

"The tremble of the leaves in the wind rustled the paper on my desk. "
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Related Words

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration paper

paper noun

/ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/

A sheet material used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.

"My daughter used a sheet of paper to write her homework assignment. "

Illustration burst

burst noun

/bɜːst/ /bɝst/

An act or instance of bursting.

"The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away."

Illustration afraid

afraid adjective

/əˈfɹeɪd/

(usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

"He is afraid of death."

Illustration tears

tears noun

/tiːɹz/ /tɪəz/ /tɪɹz/

A hole or break caused by tearing.

"A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam."

Illustration vibrate

vibrate noun

/vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/

The setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.

"Please put your cellphones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting."

Illustration leaves

leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

Illustration rustled

rustled verb

/ˈrʌsəld/ /ˈrʌsld/

To move (something) with a soft crackling sound.

"The leaves rustled in the autumn breeze. "

Illustration trembled

trembled verb

/ˈtɹɛmbl̩d/

To shake, quiver, or vibrate.

"Her lip started to tremble as she burst into tears"

Illustration vibration

vibration noun

/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.

"The vibration of my phone alerted me to a new text message. "

Illustration shake

shake noun

/ˈʃeɪk/

The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.

"She replied in the negative, with a shake of her head."

Illustration quiver

quiver noun

/ˈkwɪvəɹ/ /ˈkwɪvə/

A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

"The archer reached for another arrow in his quiver. "