tremor
gb/tɹˈɛmɚ/ us/tɹˈɛmɚ/
B2
English
~ 9800
remegés, tremor, rengés, enyhe földrengés, borzongás, hullám
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a tremor in [body part]
The doctor noticed a slight tremor in her right hand.
Az orvos enyhe remegést vett észre a jobb kezében.
His tremor got worse when he tried to hold the cup still.
Amikor megpróbálta mozdulatlanul tartani a csészét, a remegése erősebb lett.
A fine tremor in the fingers can be an early sign of the disease.
Stress and caffeine can make an existing hand tremor more obvious.
After the operation, the tremor in his arms gradually decreased.
Learner examples
The old man had a tremor in his hands.
Az idős férfinak remegett a keze.
She tried to write, but her tremor made it hard.
Megpróbált írni, de a remegése megnehezítette.
The nurse saw a small tremor in his fingers.
Because of the tremor, he used both hands to hold the glass.
My grandfather’s hand tremor is worse when he is tired.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse the noun 'tremor' with the verb 'tremble'. Use 'tremor' as a thing (noun): 'He has a tremor in his hands.' Use 'tremble' as an action (verb): 'His hands tremble when he writes.'
Meaning
involuntary shaking of the body
Collocations
hand tremor
|slight tremor
|noticeable tremor
|a tremor in his hands
|Parkinsonian tremor
|resting tremor
Synonyms
shaking (More general and informal; does not always suggest a medical or involuntary cause.)
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trembling (Similar meaning but often stresses nervousness or fear more than a long-term medical condition.)
Antonyms
steadiness (Highlights the absence of unwanted shaking or movement.)
Themes
health
|science
|daily life
|body
Definition
A small shaking you cannot control in part of your body, usually in your hands, often because of illness, age, or feeling nervous.
A small, often continuous, involuntary shaking movement of part of the body, especially the hands, usually caused by a medical condition, age, or nervousness.
NOUN
B2
2
rengés
B2
Usage pattern:
an earth tremor in [place]
A mild tremor was felt across the city early this morning.
Ma kora reggel enyhe rengést lehetett érezni az egész városban.
The region has experienced several small tremors this week.
A térségben ezen a héten több kisebb rengés is volt.
People ran outside when the tremor shook the buildings.
Sensors recorded a tremor about 30 kilometers offshore.
The first tremor was followed by a much stronger quake.
Learner examples
We felt a short tremor during the night.
Éjszaka egy rövid rengést éreztünk.
A small tremor shook the cups on the table.
Egy kisebb rengés megremegtette az asztalon lévő csészéket.
The news said the town had a light tremor.
After the tremor, everyone checked their homes for damage.
The tremor scared the children, but nothing was broken.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'tremor' when they mean a large, destructive earthquake. Use 'tremor' for small or light shaking of the ground, and 'major earthquake' or 'strong quake' for big events.
Meaning
small or minor earthquake
Collocations
earth tremor
|minor tremor
|slight tremor
|a tremor was felt
|tremor hit the region
|aftershock tremor
Synonyms
quake (Informal, shorter word; can refer to both small tremors and larger earthquakes.)
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earthquake (General term; often suggests a stronger or more serious event than 'tremor'.)
Antonyms
stability (Refers to the ground remaining firm and unmoving.)
Themes
nature
|science
|news
Definition
A small shaking of the ground, weaker than a big earthquake.
A small, brief earthquake or slight shaking of the earth, usually much weaker than a major earthquake.
NOUN
C1
3
remegés
B1
Usage pattern:
a tremor in [something]
There was a tremor in his voice as he spoke about the accident.
Remegés volt a hangjában, amikor a balesetről beszélt.
A tremor ran through the audience when the verdict was read out.
Enyhe borzongás futott végig a közönségen, amikor felolvasták az ítéletet.
She felt a slight tremor in the chair as the truck passed by.
The glass lamp showed a faint tremor as the wind hit the window.
He tried to hide the tremor in his voice during the interview.
Learner examples
I heard a tremor in her voice when she said goodbye.
Hallottam a hangja remegését, amikor elköszönt.
A small tremor passed through the room when the door closed hard.
A szoba enyhén megremegett, amikor nagyot csapódott az ajtó.
There was a tremor in the table when the train went by.
He spoke calmly, without any tremor in his voice.
When the loud noise came, a tremor went through the class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the medical sense and add a body part: 'a tremor in his voice' is correct for this sense, but 'a tremor in his hand' normally refers to the medical or physical shaking sense.
Meaning
slight shaking in something
Collocations
a tremor in his voice
|a tremor ran through the crowd
|a faint tremor
|a tremor passed through
|a tremor of movement
Synonyms
quiver (Often used for quick, light shaking, especially of a voice or small object; slightly more literary.)
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shudder (Suggests a stronger or more sudden shake than 'tremor'.)
Antonyms
stillness (Emphasizes the complete lack of movement.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small shake in something, like a voice, a table, or a crowd.
A slight shaking movement in something such as a voice, an object, or a group of people, often noticeable but not violent.
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
a tremor of [emotion]
She felt a tremor of fear as she stepped onto the dark street.
Amikor kilépett a sötét utcára, a félelem egy kis hulláma járta át.
His words sent a tremor of excitement through the team.
Szavai izgalom hullámát indították el a csapatban.
There was a brief tremor of anxiety before the results were announced.
A tremor of doubt passed through her mind, but she signed the contract anyway.
The news caused a tremor of panic in the financial markets.
Learner examples
He felt a tremor of fear when he heard the noise.
A zaj hallatán félelem futott át rajta.
A tremor of excitement went through the students before the trip.
Az út előtt izgalom hulláma futott végig a diákokon.
She had a tremor of doubt but said nothing.
The bad news gave him a tremor of panic.
I felt a tremor of joy when I saw my friend.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes try to use 'tremor' alone for emotions, as in *'He had tremor' to mean 'He was afraid'. Instead, use the pattern 'a tremor of [emotion]': 'He felt a tremor of fear.'
Meaning
slight feeling of emotion
Collocations
a tremor of fear
|a tremor of excitement
|a tremor of anxiety
|a tremor of anticipation
|a tremor of panic
Synonyms
pang (Often used for sudden feelings of pain, guilt, or sadness; more literary than 'tremor'.)
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flutter (Suggests a light, quick feeling in the chest or stomach, often from excitement or nerves.)
Antonyms
calm (Describes a state without sudden or strong emotional movement.)
Themes
emotions
|literature
Definition
A short, small feeling of a strong emotion, like fear or excitement.
A small, brief feeling of a strong emotion, especially fear, nervousness, or excitement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tremor
IPA
GB/tɹˈɛmɚ/
US/tɹˈɛmɚ/
Syllables & stress
tremor (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (tremor)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tremor
- Plural: tremors
Word family
Expressions
a tremor in his voice
1/ə tɹˈɛmɚ ˈɪn hˈɪz vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
slight shaking in someone’s voice
A small shaking sound in a man’s voice, usually because of strong emotion such as fear, sadness, or excitement.
Examples
- There was a tremor in his voice as he apologized.
- I heard a tremor in his voice when he spoke about his family.
- The reporter spoke with a tremor in his voice as he described the scene.
a tremor of fear
1/ə tɹˈɛmɚ əv fˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
brief small feeling of fear
A short, small feeling of fear that you notice clearly.
Examples
- She felt a tremor of fear when she heard someone at the door.
- A tremor of fear passed through the crowd as the lights went out.
- He tried to smile, hiding the tremor of fear in his eyes.
earth tremor
1/ˈɚθ tɹˈɛmɚ/
fixed phrase
small local earthquake
A small earthquake that shakes the ground for a short time.
Examples
- Residents reported feeling an earth tremor just after midnight.
- The earth tremor rattled windows but caused no serious damage.
- We first thought it was a truck, but it was actually an earth tremor.