tremor

simple noun19 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

a shaking of the ground caused by movement of the earth's crust

an involuntary shaking of the hands

a strong earthquake that can cause significant damage

an involuntary shaking of a muscle or group of muscles

a small, almost unnoticeable earthquake

a small earthquake that causes little or no damage

shaking caused by anxiety or fear

a very strong and sudden shaking movement

a small, gentle shaking movement

a shaking movement of small intensity

a very slight shaking movement or feeling

used when a tremor causes someone or something to shake, e.g., 'a tremor shook his hands'

used to describe a tremor spreading through something or someone, e.g., 'a tremor ran through the crowd'

used to specify the emotion causing the tremor, such as 'a tremor of fear' or 'a tremor of excitement'

indicating the presence of shaking while doing something, e.g., 'he spoke with a tremor in his voice'

indicating the absence of shaking, showing steadiness or lack of fear

to experience or be aware of a shaking movement

to be the reason for a shaking movement or feeling

to manage or stop an involuntary shaking

to cause a feeling of fear or excitement to spread through a person or group