tremor
Translation
tremor, shaking, shudder
Examples
He felt a slight tremor in his hands.
He felt a slight tremor in his hands.
The earthquake caused a tremor that shook buildings.
The earthquake caused a tremor that shook buildings.
Grammar Patterns
a tremor in ((sth.)) a slight shaking movement in a part of your body He felt a tremor in his hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shaking, quiver, shudder
Etymology
From Latin 'tremere', meaning 'to tremble'. This is the root for words related to shaking.
Memory Tips
Imagine the ground experiencing a tremor during an earthquake, or a tremor in your hands when you're nervous.