TREMBLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TREMBLE?

Need another word that means the same as “tremble”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “tremble” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Tremble” are: shake, shake like a leaf, quiver, twitch, palpitate, shudder, judder, wobble, rock, vibrate, move, sway, totter, teeter, be afraid, be fearful, be filled with fear, be frightened, be apprehensive, worry, be anxious, be in a state of anxiety, shake in one's shoes, shiver, tremor, shakiness, trembling, twitchiness

Tremble as a Noun

Definitions of "Tremble" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tremble” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A physical or emotional condition marked by trembling.
• A trembling feeling, movement, or sound.
• A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement.

Synonyms of "Tremble" as a noun (8 Words)

quiver	A shaky motion. She couldn t help the quiver in her voice.
shake	A milkshake. Add a few shakes of sea salt and black pepper.
shakiness	The quality of being unstable and insecure. The shakiness of the present regime.
shiver	A spell or an attack of trembling, typically as a result of fear or horror. She gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms.
trembling	A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement. The disease is a degenerative disorder that causes trembling of the hands arms or legs.
tremor	A small earthquake. A tremor of unease.
twitch	A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement. His mouth gave a slight twitch.
twitchiness	The quality or state of being nervous or anxious. She senses my twitchiness I m sure.

Usage Examples of "Tremble" as a noun

• There was a slight tremble in his voice.

Tremble as a Verb

Definitions of "Tremble" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tremble” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways.
• (of a person or part of the body) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
• (of a structure or area of land) shake or quiver slightly.
• Be in a state of extreme apprehension.
• (of a person's voice) sound unsteady or hesitant.

Synonyms of "Tremble" as a verb (23 Words)

be afraid	Spend or use time.
be anxious	Spend or use time.
be apprehensive	Be identical or equivalent to.
be fearful	Have life, be alive.
be filled with fear	Spend or use time.
be frightened	Spend or use time.
be in a state of anxiety	Have an existence, be extant.
judder	Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively. The plane juddered to a halt.
move	Have a turn make one s move in a game. His family moved to London when he was a child.
palpitate	(of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly. His heart palpitated.
quiver	Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion. The bird runs along in a zigzag path quivering its wings.
rock	Move back and forth or sideways. Rock the baby.
shake	Shake a body part to communicate a greeting feeling or cognitive state. He was shaken from his dreams.
shake in one's shoes	Move back and forth or sideways.
shake like a leaf	Undermine or cause to waver.
shudder	(especially of a vehicle, machine, or building) shake or vibrate violently. The train shuddered and edged forward.
sway	Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. He swayed slightly on his feet.
teeter	Move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth. She teetered after him in her high heeled sandals.
totter	(of a structure) shake or sway as if about to collapse. A hunched figure was tottering down the path.
twitch	Use a twitch to subdue a horse. He twitched a cigarette out of a packet.
vibrate	(of a pendulum) swing to and fro. The bumblebee vibrated its wings for a few seconds.
wobble	Move unsteadily in a particular direction. His voice wobbled with restrained emotion.
worry	Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress. I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift.

Usage Examples of "Tremble" as a verb

• Buildings were trembling and people rushed into the streets.
• Her voice trembled as she described how much she missed him.
• The earth trembled beneath their feet.
• Isobel was trembling with excitement.
• I tremble to think that we could ever return to conditions like these.

Associations of "Tremble" (30 Words)

aftershock	A tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.
careen	(of a ship) tilt; lean over. The ship careened out of control.
earthquake	Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity. A political earthquake.
flutter	An act of fluttering. Flags of different countries fluttered in the breeze.
gyroscope	A device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction The orientation of the axis is not affected by tilting of the mounting so gyroscopes can be used to provide stability or maintain a reference direction in navigation systems automatic pilots and stabilizers.
oscillation	A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon. The plot s oscillation between bleak and comic elements.
palpitate	Shake; tremble. His nostrils palpitated.
pulsate	Produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses. Blood vessels throb and pulsate.
quake	An earthquake. A little quake of delayed shock nudged her.
quaver	(of a person’s voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion. His voice quavered with rage.
quiver	Move with or as if with a regular alternating motion. The bird runs along in a zigzag path quivering its wings.
seesaw	Move up and down as if on a seesaw.
seismic	Subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration. Seismic data show the deep structure of rift systems.
shake	Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively. She gave her red curls a shake.
shaking	A shaky motion. The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.
shiver	An almost pleasurable sensation of fright. She gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms.
shudder	An act of shuddering. The pound s devaluation sent shudders through the market.
sway	Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. The wind swayed the trees gently.
swing	Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. A priest began swinging a censer.
teeter	Move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth. She teetered after him in her high heeled sandals.
thrill	Cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input. A thrill of excitement ran through her.
tremor	Undergo a tremor or tremors. A muscle in my jaw tremored uncontrollably.
tremulous	Shaking or quivering slightly. He gave a tremulous smile.
vacillate	Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action. The line on the monitor vacillated.
vibe	Transmit or give out (a feeling or atmosphere. Another classic CD for you to vibe with.
vibrate	(of a pendulum) swing to and fro. The bumblebee vibrated its wings for a few seconds.
vibration	A distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively. Powerful vibrations from an earthquake.
wag	A witty amusing person who makes jokes. The dog went out wagging its tail.
waver	Someone who communicates by waving. His love for her had never wavered.
wobble	Tremble or shake. The table wobbles where the leg is too short.