tremor

/'tremə/
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tremor

The patient's hand had a slight tremor as she reached for the water glass.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An involuntary shaking or trembling movement: A tremor is a slight, often uncontrollable shaking, typically caused by physical weakness, emotional stress, or a medical condition.
    • A minor earthquake: A tremor is a small seismic event, a vibration of the earth's surface.
    • A quivering or vibrating sensation: A tremor can refer to a slight quiver, as in a voice or a leaf.

  2. Verb:

    • To shake or vibrate: To tremor means to shake with a slight, rapid motion, often used in a geological context.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • A slight tremor in his hands betrayed his nervousness.
    • The region experienced a minor earth tremor last night.
    • There was a tremor in her voice as she delivered the sad news.

  • Verb:

    • The ground began to tremor as the heavy machinery passed. (This usage is less common than the noun form.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Essential tremor": A common neurological disorder causing involuntary and rhythmic shaking, often in the hands.

    • His essential tremor makes writing difficult.

  • "Intention tremor": A type of shaking that occurs during purposeful movement, often associated with neurological conditions.

    • The patient's intention tremor was most noticeable when she tried to touch her nose.
Variants and Related Words

  • Tremulous (adj): Shaking or quivering slightly.

    • She answered in a tremulous voice.

  • Tremble (v/n): To shake involuntarily, typically from fear, excitement, or weakness. It is a close synonym but often implies a cause like cold or emotion.

    • He began to tremble with fear.
Synonyms
  • Quiver: A slight trembling movement.
  • Shudder: An involuntary tremor, often from fear, cold, or revulsion.
  • Vibration: A rapid back-and-forth motion.
Related Phrases

  • Tremor of excitement: A slight shake caused by eager anticipation.

    • A tremor of excitement ran through the crowd.

  • Tremor zone: An area prone to seismic activity.

    • The city is built in a known tremor zone.
tremor

The patient's hand had a slight tremor as she reached for the water glass.

Noun
  1. shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
  2. a small earthquake
  3. an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
Verb
  1. shake with seismic vibrations
    • The earth was quaking

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