tremor
4 synonyms for tremor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part.
“A tremor in his hand made it hard to hold the cup steady.”
2. verb
To shake or quiver, often uncontrollably.
“His voice tremored slightly as he gave the speech.”
How to use tremor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hand tremor
seismic tremor
a slight tremor
Etymology
From Latin tremor, "a trembling," from the verb tremere, "to shake" — related to tremble and tremendous.
Full origin of tremor →Frequently asked questions
What does “tremor” mean?
The word “tremor” means an involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part. In plain terms, a shaking movement, whether in a person's body or in the ground during a small earthquake.
How do you pronounce “tremor”?
“Tremor” is pronounced TREH-muh (/ˈtɹɛmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tremor” in a sentence?
Here is “tremor” used in a sentence: “A tremor in his hand made it hard to hold the cup steady.”
What part of speech is “tremor”?
Depending on how it is used, “tremor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tremor” come from?
The word “tremor” comes from Latin. From Latin tremor, "a trembling," from the verb tremere, "to shake" — related to tremble and tremendous.
How many meanings does “tremor” have?
“Tremor” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part.
