Definitions

1. noun

A mild earthquake or a slight tremor, often not strong enough to be felt by people, especially in seismically active regions.

“The seismologists were monitoring the temblor in the nearby mountains for signs of a larger earthquake.”

2. noun

A tremor or quiver, especially in the voice or of a muscle.

“The old man’s voice betrayed a slight temblor as he spoke of his lost loved one.”

3. noun

A convulsion or spasm, especially of the muscles or of the earth.

“The doctor ordered an MRI to investigate the cause of her patient’s sudden temblor.”