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trem⋅or

  [trem-er, tree-mer]
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–noun
1. involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement; a fit of trembling.
2. any tremulous or vibratory movement; vibration: tremors following an earthquake.
3. a trembling or quivering effect, as of light.
4. a quavering sound, as of the voice.
Origin:
1325–75; ME < L: a trembling, equiv. to trem(ere) to tremble + -or -or 1

Related forms:
trem⋅or⋅ous, adjective

Synonyms:
1. shudder, shiver, quiver. 3. oscillation.
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trem·or   (trěm'ər)   
n.  
  1. A shaking or vibrating movement, as of the earth.
  2. A trembling or quivering effect: a tremor of aspen leaves.
  3. An involuntary trembling or quivering, as from nervous agitation or weakness.
  4. A nervous quiver or thrill: felt a tremor of joy.
  5. A state or feeling of nervous agitation or tension.
  6. A tremulous sound; a quaver.

[Middle English, terror, from Old French, from Latin, a trembling, from tremere, to tremble.]
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tremor   (trěm'ər)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. A relatively minor seismic shaking or vibrating movement. Tremors often precede larger earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
  2. An involuntary shaking or trembling of the head or extremities that can be idiopathic or associated with any of various medical conditions, such as Parkinson's disease.

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