tremble
trem·ble [tremble trembles trembled trembling] verb, noun BrE [ˈtrembl] NAmE [ˈtrembl]
verb
1. intransitive ~ (with sth) to shake in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc
•My legs were trembling with fear.
•Her voice trembled with excitement.
•He opened the letter with trembling hands.
2. intransitive to shake slightly
Syn: ↑quiver
•leaves trembling in the breeze
3. intransitive to be very worried or frightened
•I trembled at the thought of having to make a speech.
Verb forms: 
Word Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French trembler, from medieval Latin tremulare, from Latin tremulus, from tremere ‘tremble’.
Example Bank:
•He was still trembling in fear.
•His voice was still trembling.
•I began to tremble uncontrollably.
•She trembled at the thought of going back through those prison doors.
•She was trembling with anger.
•The thought made him tremble inside.
•I trembled at the thought of making a speech.
noun countable, usually singular (also trem·bling countable, uncountable)
a feeling, movement or sound of ↑trembling
•a tremble of fear
•She tried to control the trembling in her legs.
Word Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French trembler, from medieval Latin tremulare, from Latin tremulus, from tremere ‘tremble’.
Example Bank:
•I heard a tremble in her voice.
•The only sign of fear was a slight tremble in his legs.
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