tremoring
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtrɛmərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈtrɛmərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A shaking or quivering movement, often caused by fear, excitement, or a physical condition.
Example
The tremoring of the ground made everyone feel uneasy during the earthquake.
Conversation
Did you feel that little tremoring earlier?
Yeah, it was weird! I thought it was just me.
No, I felt it too; it seemed like something was happening outside.
I hope it's nothing serious, maybe just a small earthquake.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quake
shudder
vibration
Antonyms
calm
stillness
tranquility
verb
Definition
To shake or quiver, often due to fear, excitement, or a physical condition.
Example
The ground was tremoring during the earthquake, causing panic among the residents.
Tense Forms
Past: tremored
Past Participle: tremored
Conversation
Did you feel the ground tremoring last night?
Yeah, it was kind of scary!
I thought it was just my imagination at first.
Root Explanation
Tremoring → It is formed from "tremere" (from Latin, meaning to tremble) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating an ongoing action). The word "tremoring" refers to the action of shaking or trembling continuously.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that is 'trembling' — 'tremere' means to shake, and '-ing' shows that it is happening right now. This helps you remember that 'tremoring' means the act of shaking.
Visually Confused Words
premorning
removing
tritemorion
temporizing
tartemorion
rering