Definition & Meaning of "tremor"

Tremor

a small or slight earthquake

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)

to tremor

to make a slight shaking movement, often as a result of external factors such as wind, movement, or vibrations

Example

The patient exhibited severe tremors and confusion, classic signs of delirium tremens.

He discerned a slight tremor in her voice during the conversation.

During the earthquake, the buildings shook with big tremors that could be felt miles away.

The seismograph recorded the tremors caused by the earthquake, providing valuable data to seismologists.

The intensity of the earthquake let up after the initial tremors, causing less damage than initially feared.

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