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Tremor Definition & Meaning

tremor
noun
  1. an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
  2. a small earthquake
  3. shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
verb
  1. shake with seismic vibrations; "The earth was quaking"

"Tremor" in song lyrics

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  • "alternative herbs for essential tremor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "essential tremor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "upper r arm tremor"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does tremor mean?
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) a small earthquake shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease) shake with seismic vibrations; "The earth was quaking"
What part of speech is tremor?
Tremor is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tremor have?
Tremor has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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