B1nounemotions
US/ˈtrem.bəl/
UK/ˈtrem.bəl/
a small shaking movement of the body or voice, usually from fear, cold or strong feeling
In context
There was a slight tremble in her voice as she began to speak.
He felt a tremble of fear when he heard the footsteps.
With a tremble in his hands, he opened the letter.
Words that go with tremble
adjective + noun
- slight trembleA slight tremble ran through the old man's hand.
- nervous trembleA nervous tremble showed that he was afraid.
noun + preposition
- tremble inI heard a tremble in his voice.
- tremble of fearA tremble of fear passed through the crowd.
- tremble of excitementShe spoke with a tremble of excitement.
- with a trembleWith a tremble in his hands, he opened the letter.