violent tremor
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a very strong and sudden shaking movement
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- The violent tremor shook the entire building.
- A sudden, violent tremor ran through the ground during the earthquake.
- She felt a violent tremor of fear as the door creaked open.
- The old engine gave a violent tremor before finally sputtering to a halt.
- After the explosion, a violent tremor rippled through the nearby city.
- He tried to control the violent tremor in his hands, but it was impossible.
- The news sent a violent tremor of shock through the financial markets.
- We braced ourselves for another violent tremor, but the ground remained still.
- A violent tremor of anger momentarily clouded his judgment.
- The construction work caused a violent tremor that rattled the windows.