| Front | tremble |
|---|---|
| Back | trem•ble verb, noun BrE /ˈtrembl/ NAmE /ˈtrembl/ verb verb forms word origin example bank 1 [intransitive] ~ (with sth) to shake in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc My legs were trembling with fear. Her voice trembled with excitement. He opened the letter with trembling hands. 2 [intransitive] to shake slightly quiver leaves trembling in the breeze 3 [intransitive] to be very worried or frightened I trembled at the thought of having to make a speech. noun word origin example bank [countable, usually singular] (also trem•bling [countable, uncountable]) a feeling, movement or sound of trembling a tremble of fear She tried to control the trembling in her legs. |
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