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tremor

[ˈtremər]
nounmasculinepl: tremors
tremor
1. A slight shaking movement of the body or a part of it, typically involuntary
She felt a tremor in her hands as she spoke.
Ela sentiu um tremor nas mãos enquanto falava.
2. A shaking or vibration of the earth; an earthquake or seismic movement
A tremor was detected by seismic sensors this morning.
Um tremor foi detectado pelos sensores sísmicos esta manhã.
3. A quavering or wavering effect in the voice
There was a tremor in his voice when he announced the news.
Havia um tremor na voz dele quando anunciou a notícia.
4. A feeling of fear or excitement that causes slight shaking
A tremor of anticipation ran through the audience.
Um tremor de antecipação percorreu a plateia.
Synonyms
shakeshakingquivervibrationshudderquavering
Antonyms
stillnessstabilitysteadiness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tremor
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tremor
Standard usage, may emphasize seismic tremors in casual speech
São Paulo
tremor
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
tremor
Standard term, identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tremor of fear
seismic tremor
tremor in one's voice
without a tremor
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