[V]
1 ~ (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 to shake slightly:
leaves trembling in the breeze
3 to be very worried or frightened:
I trembled at the thought of having to make a speech.
noun [C,usually sing.] (also trembling [C,U]) a feeling, movement or sound of trembling:
a tremble of excitement / fear * She tried to control the trembling in her legs.
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