trembled

[ˈtrembəld]

trembled Definition

to shake slightly, usually because you are cold, frightened, or very emotional.

Using trembled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trembled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She trembled with fear when she saw the spider.

• Example

  His voice trembled with emotion as he spoke.

• Example

  The ground trembled during the earthquake.

• Example

  I was trembling from the cold.

trembled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trembled

• quiver
• shake
• shiver
• tremor
• vibrate

Phrases with trembled

• tremble with rage

  to be extremely angry and show it by shaking

  Example

  He trembled with rage when he heard the news.

• tremble at the thought of something

  to be very frightened or worried about something that might happen

  Example

  I tremble at the thought of having to speak in public.

• tremble on the brink/edge/verge of something

  to be very close to a dangerous or exciting situation

  Example

  The company is trembling on the brink of bankruptcy.

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Summary: trembled in Brief

'Trembled' [ˈtrembəld] means to shake slightly due to cold, fear, or strong emotions. It can also refer to the shaking of the ground during an earthquake. Examples include 'She trembled with fear when she saw the spider.' and 'His voice trembled with emotion as he spoke.' Phrases like 'tremble with rage' and 'tremble at the thought of something' denote extreme anger and fear, respectively.