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quivering

KWIH-vuh-rihng
adjective
1
Shaking with small, rapid movements.
"He held out a quivering hand to steady the camera."
noun
1
A trembling motion.
"The quivering of her lip gave away how nervous she was."

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In plain EnglishDescribes something shaking with fine, rapid tremors, usually from cold, fear, or strong feeling.

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quiverings plural

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