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

Need another word that means the same as “trembling”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “trembling” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Trembling” are: palpitation, quiver, quivering, shakiness, shaking, vibration, shaky, shivering

Trembling as a Noun

Definitions of "Trembling" as a noun

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

• The action or fact of shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
• A shaky motion.
• A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement.

Synonyms of "Trembling" as a noun (6 Words)

palpitation	A shaky motion. The stimulants gave me palpitations.
quiver	Case for holding arrows. She couldn t help the quiver in her voice.
quivering	The act of vibrating. To minimize her quivering she pressed her chin against her chest.
shakiness	A shaky motion. The shakiness of the present regime.
shaking	The act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements. The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.
vibration	A shaky motion. The high frequencies of vibration in diamond.

Usage Examples of "Trembling" as a noun

• The disease is a degenerative disorder that causes trembling of the hands, arms, or legs.

Trembling as an Adjective

Definitions of "Trembling" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trembling” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze.
• Shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Synonyms of "Trembling" as an adjective (2 Words)

shaky	Unstable because of poor construction or heavy use. She managed a shaky laugh.
shivering	Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze. Sparkling light from the shivering crystals of the chandelier.

Usage Examples of "Trembling" as an adjective

• He spoke with a trembling voice.
• She passed the letter with a trembling hand to Henry.
• Trembling hands.

Associations of "Trembling" (30 Words)

aftershock	A tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.
careen	Walk as if unable to control one’s movements. A heavy flood tide caused my vessel to careen dizzily.
earthquake	A great upheaval. A political earthquake.
flutter	An act of fluttering. Her insides were in a flutter.
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	Variation or fluctuation between two states, limits, opinions, etc. The oscillations of a pendulum.
palpitate	Beat rapidly. His nostrils palpitated.
pulsate	Produce a regular throbbing sensation or sound. Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city that pulsates with life.
quake	An earthquake. A big quake east of the Rocky Mountains.
quaver	A shake or tremble in a person’s voice. His voice quavered with rage.
quiver	Case for holding arrows. Juliet s lower lip quivered.
seesaw	Move up and down as if on a seesaw.
seismic	Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust. There are seismic pressures threatening American society.
shake	Shake a body part to communicate a greeting feeling or cognitive state. Add a few shakes of sea salt and black pepper.
shaking	A shaky motion. The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.
shiver	Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement. The way he looked at her sent shivers down her spine.
shudder	An act of shuddering. The pound s devaluation sent shudders through the market.
sway	Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. His speech did not sway the voters.
swing	An act of swinging. It took time to get into the swing of things.
teeter	Be unable to decide between different courses; waver. She teetered between tears and anger.
thrill	Cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input. Thrill to the magic of the world s greatest guitarist.
tremor	Undergo a tremor or tremors. A tremor of unease.
tremulous	(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear. Spoke timidly in a tremulous voice.
vacillate	Waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. The line on the monitor vacillated.
vibe	A distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively. He vibed pure hate in my direction.
vibrate	(of a sound) resonate; continue to be heard. The bumblebee vibrated its wings for a few seconds.
vibration	A distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively. That place gave me bad vibrations.
wag	A single rapid movement from side to side. She wagged a finger at Elinor.
waver	Move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern. His love for her had never wavered.
wobble	An unsteady movement from side to side. His knees wobbled.