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Added 9 October 2026

tremble

/ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ noun

In Latin: tremō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tremble at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement.

verb

Move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways.
His hands were trembling when he signed the document

Origin

From Middle English tremblen, from Old French trembler, from Late Latin tremulāre, ultimately from Latin tremere (“quiver, shake”). Cognate with Ancient Greek τρέμω (trémō).

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