lip quiver

Frequency: 5.74.9 per million words

to shake slightly, especially before crying

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Examples (10)

  • His lip began to quiver as he heard the sad news.
  • Her bottom lip started to quiver right before she burst into tears.
  • Even though he tried to be brave, his lips would occasionally quiver.
  • A slight quiver in her lip betrayed her true feelings.
  • I saw his lip quiver when they announced the verdict.
  • The child's lip quivered as if preparing to cry.
  • She felt her lower lip quiver, trying hard to hold back the tears.
  • His strong facade crumbled as his lip subtly quivered.
  • A tiny quiver at the corner of her lip was the only sign of her distress.
  • Despite her best efforts, her lip continued to quiver.