trembling

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A feeling or sensation of shivering or quivering, often caused by fear, cold, or emotion.

  - "The child's body trembled with fear."
  - "The ground trembled beneath their feet."
  - "He felt a trembling in his hands as he held the glass."

• verb

  To quiver or shake, often uncontrollably.

  - "The tree trembled in the wind."
  - "The earth trembled during the earthquake."
  - "She trembled with emotion as she sang the national anthem."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹɛmblɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trembling
trembles , murmurs , whispers , quivers

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Variants

List of all variants of trembling that leads to same result
temblor , tremble , trembled , trembler , tremblers , trembles , trembling

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Etymology

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From Old English trymlan, meaning 'to shake, tremble'.

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Trivia

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1. Trembling is a common symptom of anxiety disorders.

2. The largest earthquake ever recorded, the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, caused the ground to tremble for over 5 minutes.

3. In some cultures, trembling is considered a sign of spiritual connection or possession.

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Related Concepts

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1. shivering: A type of trembling caused by cold temperatures, characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and a feeling of being cold.

2. seismic activity: A natural phenomenon characterized by the shaking or trembling of the earth, often caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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Culture

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Trembling is a common sensation experienced in various emotional and physical contexts. In literature, it is often used to describe fear, anxiety, or excitement. In art, it can be depicted through the use of brushstrokes or other techniques to convey a sense of movement or instability. In music, trembling can be expressed through rapid vibrato or other techniques.

How to Memorize "trembling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a leaf quivering in the wind or a person's body trembling with fear.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of fear or the sensation of shivering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'trembling' and the letters T-R-E-M-B-L-I-N-G.

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