1
a
: a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
b
: nervous excitement
2
: a quivering or vibratory motion
especially
: a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event
3
a
: a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity
a tremor of hesitation
b
: a cause of such a feeling
Examples of tremor in a Sentence
Small tremors were still being felt several days after the earthquake.
I heard a tremor in her voice.
His tremors were caused by the disease.
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The second-most-common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson's disease manifests via such motor problems as impaired balance, slow movement, muscle stiffness and tremors.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
The 2011 Virginia earthquake triggered landslides 150 miles away and sent damaging tremors four times farther and over an area 20 times larger than ever recorded before, the USGS said in a report the next year.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
There have been no reports so far about damage linked to the tremor, according to the Associated Press, which added that the tsunami advisory was later called off.
—David Chiu, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Parkinson’s tremors disappear with use of machine that sends heat waves to the brain
Parkinson’s tremors disappear with use of machine that sends heat waves to the brain
Chris Perkins: Dolphins weren’t a dumb team in 2024, but . .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
The 2011 Virginia earthquake triggered landslides 150 miles away and sent damaging tremors four times farther and over an area 20 times larger than ever recorded before, the USGS said in a report the next year.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
There have been no reports so far about damage linked to the tremor, according to the Associated Press, which added that the tsunami advisory was later called off.
—David Chiu, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tremor. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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tremor
noun
trem·or
ˈtrem-ər 
1
: a trembling or shaking usually caused by weakness or disease
2
: a quivering or vibrating motion
especially
: a small movement of the earth before or after an earthquake
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