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
tremors being felt days after the earthquake
3
a
: a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity
a tremor of hesitation
b
: a cause of such a feeling
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tremor. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.
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