Meaning & use
tremor
A slight, involuntary shaking movement, or a small earthquake felt as a brief shudder of the ground.
See it in a sentence
A faint tremor rattled the dishes but caused no real damage.
A tremor in his hands made it difficult for him to hold the cup steady.
A note on using this word
Tremor can describe either geological shaking or a medical symptom, such as a hand tremor linked to nerves or illness.
Words with a similar meaning
shudderquake
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