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- [trem-buh l]
- /ˈtrɛm bəl/
- /ˈtrem.bl̩/
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- [trem-buh l]
- /ˈtrɛm bəl/
Definitions of trembled word
- verb without object trembled to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver. 1
- verb without object trembled to be troubled with fear or apprehension. 1
- verb without object trembled (of things) to be affected with vibratory motion. 1
- verb without object trembled to be tremulous, as light or sound: His voice trembled. 1
- noun trembled the act of trembling. 1
- noun trembled a state or fit of trembling. 1
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Origin of trembled
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English trem(b)len (v.) < Old French trembler < Vulgar Latin *tremulāre, derivative of Latin tremulus tremulous
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Parts of speech for Trembled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trembled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
trembled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trembled
verb trembled
- concussed — If someone is concussed, they lose consciousness or feel sick or confused because they have been hit hard on the head.
- cowered — to crouch, as in fear or shame.
- cringed — to shrink, bend, or crouch, especially in fear or servility; cower.
- doddered — infirm; feeble.
- faltered — to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
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