trépidation — meaning in English

English meaning

• tremor noun An involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part.
• trepidation noun A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that is about to happen.

Senses

trépidation is used for these senses in English:

• tremor (medicine) A rhythmic, uncontrollable shaking of all or part of the body due to partial muscle contractions.
• tremor A shake, quiver, or vibration.

tremor — full definition

1. noun An involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part.
2. noun A mild earthquake or the shaking caused by one.
3. verb To shake or quiver, often uncontrollably.

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