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Vocabulary Entry
trembling
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A state of shaking or quivering, often due to fear or anxiety.
Example Sentences
"His trembling was noticeable as he stood on stage."
"The dog lay in a state of trembling during the thunderstorm."
"She felt a trembling in her hands as she opened the letter."
V
verb
To shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, excitement, or cold.
Example Sentences
"She was trembling with excitement as she opened her birthday present."
"The icy wind made him tremble as he stepped outside."
"He began to tremble when he heard the loud noise."
A
adjective
Characterized by or causing shaking or quivering.
Example Sentences
"Her trembling voice revealed her nervousness."
"The trembling leaves signaled the approach of the storm."
"He offered trembling hands to show his sincerity."