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tremer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • quiver noun A case for carrying arrows.
  • shake verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
  • shiver verb To tremble briefly, usually from cold, fear, or a strong emotion.
  • 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

tremer is used for these senses in English:

  • quiver (intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.
  • shake (transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
  • shudder (intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.
  • tremor To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

quiver — full definition

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

shake — full definition

  1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
  2. verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
  3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
  4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
  5. noun A thick drink made by blending ice cream (or milk) with flavoring.

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