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tremble

Verb A1 – Beginner

To shake slightly, often from fear, cold, or weakness.

"His hands trembled as he opened the exam results."

"Tremble" is often used for fear or strong emotion, while "shiver" leans more toward cold, though the two overlap a lot.

Synonyms

shake quiver