Tremble with Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹɛmbəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TREM-buhl WITH or WITH
tɹˈɛmbəl/ /wˈɪð
trem-BUHL wITH
Definition
To shake slightly because of a strong emotion, such as fear, excitement, anger, or cold.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly followed by an emotion ('tremble with fear', 'tremble with excitement'). Used in both literal and emotional contexts. More formal or literary than 'shake'. Not used for objects.
Spanish: temblar de - estremecerse dePortuguese (BR): tremer dePortuguese (PT): tremer deChinese (Simplified): 因...而发抖 - 因...而颤抖Chinese (Traditional): 因...而發抖 - 因...而顫抖Hindi: के कारण काँपनाArabic: يرتجف من - يرتعش بسببBengali: ভয়ে কাঁপা - উত্তেজনায় কাঁপা - রাগে কাঁপা - ঠাণ্ডায় কাঁপাRussian: дрожать от (страха/волнения/холода/гнева)Japanese: 〜で震えるVietnamese: run lên vì - run rẩy vìKorean: ~로 떨다Turkish: -den titremekUrdu: ... کے ساتھ کانپناIndonesian: gemetar karena
Example Sentences
She began to tremble with fear during the storm.
basic
He couldn't stop trembling with excitement when he got the news.
basic
The child trembled with cold in the snow.
basic
I was trembling with anger, trying not to yell at him.
natural
Everyone was trembling with anticipation before the big announcement.
natural
She reached for the phone, trembling with nerves before the interview.
natural