tremble (trembles 3rd person present) (trembling present participle) (trembled past tense & past participle )
1 verb If you tremble, you shake slightly because you are frightened or cold.
(=shake)
His mouth became dry, his eyes widened, and he began to tremble all over... V
Gil was white and trembling with anger... V with n
With trembling fingers, he removed the camera from his pocket. V-ing
Tremble is also a noun., n-sing usu N in/of n
I will never forget the look on the patient's face, the tremble in his hand.
2 verb If something trembles, it shakes slightly.
LITERARY
(=quiver)
He felt the earth tremble under him... V
3 verb If your voice trembles, it sounds unsteady and uncertain, usually because you are upset or nervous.
LITERARY
(=shake)
His voice trembled, on the verge of tears. V
Tremble is also a noun., n-sing usu N in/of n
`Please understand this,' she began, a tremble in her voice.