tremblement — meaning in English

English meaning

• quiver noun A case for carrying arrows.
• shudder verb To shake briefly, usually from fear, cold, or disgust.
• tremble verb To shake with quick, small movements, often from cold, fear, weakness, or strong emotion.
• tremor noun An involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part.

Senses

tremblement is used for these senses in English:

• quiver (weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
• shudder A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror.
• tremble A shake, quiver, or vibration.
• tremor (medicine) A rhythmic, uncontrollable shaking of all or part of the body due to partial muscle contractions.

quiver — full definition

1. noun A case for carrying arrows.
2. verb To shake with small, rapid movements, often from cold, fear, or emotion.

shudder — full definition

1. verb To shake briefly, usually from fear, cold, or disgust.
2. noun A brief trembling caused by fear, cold, or disgust.

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