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trembling

ADJECTIVE
afraid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxious apprehensive frightened nervous scared shocked suspicious timid
WEAK
abashed aghast alarmed aroused blanched cowardly cowed daunted discouraged disheartened dismayed distressed disturbed faint-hearted frozen have cold feet horrified in awe intimidated panic-stricken perplexed perturbed petrified rattled run scared scared stiff scared to death spooked startled stunned terrified terror-stricken timorous upset worried
Antonyms
STRONGEST
brave calm happy unafraid unworried
WEAK
bold composed cool courageous eager fearless heroic intrepid undaunted undismayed valiant venturesome
ADJECTIVE
aquiver
Synonyms
WEAK
excited quaky quivering quivery shaking shaky shivery shuddering tremulant
ADJECTIVE
doddering
Synonyms
STRONG
faltering floundering tottering
WEAK
anile decrepit dotard infirm senile shaky unsteady weak
Antonyms
WEAK
agile young youthful
ADJECTIVE
jittery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxious apprehensive edgy excitable fidgety jumpy panicky restless shaky skittish spooked tense uneasy uptight
WEAK
antsy high-strung on edge on pins and needles quivering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm collected composed cool easygoing laid-back quiet relaxed unworried
ADJECTIVE
jumping
Synonyms
STRONG
active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hopping hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking skipping springing throbbing
WEAK
buoyant lively unsteady vibrant
Antonyms
STRONG
inactive
ADJECTIVE
palsied
Synonyms
STRONG
debilitated disabled paralyzed shaking
WEAK
arthritic atonic diseased paralytic rheumatic sclerotic shaky spastic tremorous weak
Antonyms
WEAK
steady walking
ADJECTIVE
panicky
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxious apprehensive discouraged distressed fearful frightened horrified intimidated nervous perplexed perturbed scared shocked spooked startled timid
WEAK
abashed aghast alarmed aroused blanched cowardly cowed daunted disheartened dismayed disturbed faint-hearted fearsome frozen funky have cold feet in awe panic-stricken petrified rattled run scared scared stiff scared to death stunned suspicious terrified terror-stricken timorous upset worried
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bold brave calm comforted encouraged happy unafraid unfearful unworried
ADJECTIVE
quaky
Synonyms
WEAK
aquiver palpitating quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering shivery tremulant twittery wobbly
ADJECTIVE
quivering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
shaking shivering
STRONG
fluttering quavering vibrating
WEAK
jittery jumpy shaky tremulous
ADJECTIVE
quivery
Synonyms
WEAK
aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering shaky shivering shivery tremulant twittery wobbly
ADJECTIVE
shivery
Synonyms
WEAK
aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering tremulant twittery wobbly
ADJECTIVE
thrilling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathtaking electrifying enchanting frantic gripping hair-raising miraculous riveting rousing sensational stirring
STRONG
boss overwhelming shivering stimulating swinging
WEAK
blood-tingling exquisite fab fabulous large mad magnificent mind-bending mind-blowing rip-roaring wild wondrous zero cool
Antonyms
STRONGEST
usual
WEAK
depressing discouraging upsetting
ADJECTIVE
timid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambivalent bashful demure diffident fearful feeble frightened gentle humble modest nervous weak
STRONG
Milquetoast shrinking wavering yellow
WEAK
afraid apprehensive badgered browbeaten bullied capricious cowardly cowed cowering coy daunted fainthearted having cold feet intimidated irresolute mousy pusillanimous retiring shaky soft spineless spiritless submissive timorous unassertive unassured unnerved vacillating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able bold brave calm conceited courageous egotistical extroverted loud proud strong unabashed unafraid
WEAK
daring fearless
ADJECTIVE
tremulant
Synonyms
WEAK
aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering shivery twittery wobbly
ADJECTIVE
tremulous
Synonyms
WEAK
aquiver aspen cowardly excited fearful jittery nervous palpitating quavering quivering shaking timid timorous wavering
Antonyms
WEAK
calm stable steady
ADJECTIVE
tremulous
Synonyms
WEAK
palpitating quavering quivering shaky shivering shivery wobbly
Antonyms
WEAK
calm stable steady unwavering
ADJECTIVE
tremulous
Synonyms
WEAK
cowardly fearful jittery nervous shy timorous
Antonyms
WEAK
brave confident
ADJECTIVE
twittery
Synonyms
WEAK
aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering shivery tremulant wobbly
ADJECTIVE
vibrant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
resonant
WEAK
aquiver consonant oscillating palpitating pulsating pulsing quaking quivering resounding reverberant ringing sonorant sonorous
Antonyms
WEAK
colorless dull pale quiet
ADJECTIVE
wobbling
Synonyms
STRONG
quaking quivering staggering swaying teetering wiggling
WEAK
wabbling
NOUN
convulsion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitation cataclysm tumult turbulence upheaval
STRONG
clamor commotion disaster ferment furor outcry seism shaking shock upturn
WEAK
quaking rocking tottering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness peace
STRONG
calm quiet silence
WEAK
harmony
NOUN
fear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alarm angst anxiety apprehension awe concern despair dismay doubt dread horror jitters panic scare suspicion terror unease uneasiness worry
STRONG
abhorrence agitation apprehensiveness aversion consternation cowardice creeps discomposure disquietude distress faintheartedness fearfulness foreboding fright funk misgiving nightmare phobia presentiment qualm reverence revulsion timidity trepidation
WEAK
chickenheartedness cold feet cold sweat recreancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
assurance calmness cheer confidence contentment ease encouragement faith happiness joy trust
STRONG
calm comfort liking love
WEAK
bravery courage fearlessness heroism unconcern
NOUN
funk
Synonyms
STRONG
alarm despondency fright gloom misery panic
WEAK
cold sweat
Antonyms
STRONG
cheer confidence happiness joy security
NOUN
temblor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earthquake upheaval
STRONG
agitation flutter quake quaver quiver quivering ripple seism shake shiver shivering tremble trepidation vibration wobble
WEAK
quaking tremblor
Antonyms
STRONG
stillness
NOUN
tremblor
Synonyms
WEAK
agitation earthquake flutter quake quaking quaver quiver quivering ripple seism shake shiver shivering temblor tremble trepidation upheaval vibration wobble
NOUN
tremor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earthquake shiver upheaval vibration
STRONG
agitation flutter quake quaking quaver quiver quivering ripple shake shivering tremble trepidation wobble
Antonyms
WEAK
stillness
NOUN
vibration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fluctuation oscillation pulse reverberation tremor
STRONG
beating pulsation quake quiver resonance shake shimmy throb throbbing vacillation wave wavering
WEAK
judder
Antonyms
WEAK
stillness

Example Sentences

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"I made a mistake," he says, his voice trembling as an unseen interrogator presses him about the deaths of members of Iran's security forces.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Additional video footage video shows buildings shaking in Mexico City and cars trembling in Acapulco, Guerrero.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

The class was filled with 80-year-old women pounding on a heavy bag, 75-year-old men dancing across the floor, elderly and trembling people working hard to stave off the effects of PD.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

"I returned to Sheikh Radwan with my heart trembling," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

I’m sitting on my trembling hands across from her, in a booth tucked away from the crazy of the main dining room, my red flags rigid, ready.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam