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trembles

NOUN
jitters
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anger stage fright tension turbulence uneasiness worry
STRONG
agitation animation butterflies creeps delirium discomfiture disquiet disquietude dithers excitability feverishness fidget fidgets flap fluster fuss impatience jump jumps moodiness neurasthenia neuroticism perturbation quivers sensitivity shakes shiver stimulation stress timidity tizzy to-do touchiness tremble willies
WEAK
all-overs cold sweat tremulousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness peace
STRONG
calm discouragement ease
NOUN
nervousness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitation anger disquiet impatience jitters sensitivity stage fright stress tension turbulence uneasiness worry
STRONG
animation butterflies creeps delirium discomfiture disquietude dithers excitability feverishness fidgets flap fluster fuss jumps moodiness neurasthenia neuroticism perturbation quivers shakes stimulation timidity tizzy to-do touchiness willies
WEAK
all-overs cold sweat tremulousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness ease peace relaxation
STRONG
discouragement
WEAK
collectedness

Example Sentences

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"Everyone still trembles at any loud noise," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Their voice trembles as they describe the incident, one they managed to film, hoping that footage might be useful later.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

Her voice trembles as she sings the new song, "If you hadn't been there / Where would I be? / Without your trust, love, and belief".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

Her voice trembles with emotion as she sings the lyrics, fueled by the six decades of relationship behind them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

“See? Alfred T. Slipper becomes a righteous pillar of light so painfully bright that the most heinous villain trembles before him and confesses!”

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.