atremble

/əˈtrɛmbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to be or cause to be in a state of trembling or quivering, typically with fear or emotion.

“The thought of going down the rickety staircase atrembled her entire body.”

2. verb

to quiver or shake, typically with emotion.

“His voice atrembled as he talked about his recent loss.”

3. noun

a state of trembling or quivering, typically with fear or emotion.

“Fear gave her a cold atremble.”

Synonyms

  • quake
  • shake
  • tremble

Antonyms

  • remain
  • stand