tremor

[trem-er, tree-mer] / ˈtrɛm ər, ˈtri mər /

NOUN

shaking, shock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earthquake shiver upheaval vibration

STRONG

agitation flutter quake quaking quaver quiver quivering ripple shake shivering tremble trembling trepidation wobble

Antonyms

WEAK

stillness

Example Sentences

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Symptoms of bird flu in mammals include tremors, convulsions, seizures and muscle weakness.

From Los Angeles Times

Other than severe essential tremors that limit the use of his hands, he is in good health.

From MarketWatch

The political tremors triggered by the ballot measure already have reshaped California’s political landscape.

From Los Angeles Times

"We heard a bit of a thud and felt a tremor, and we saw a number of people moving quickly out of the shopping centre," he told the BBC.

From BBC

These tremors confirmed that the glacier had been firmly grounded on bedrock before lifting off.

From Science Daily