tremor

• Unwillkürliches Zittern oder Beben des Körpers, oft verursacht durch Krankheit, Angst, Schwäche oder Stress; bezeichnet auch ein leichtes Erdbeben.

A noun referring to an involuntary shaking or trembling movement, often caused by illness, fear, weakness, or stress; it can also describe a minor earthquake.

1. Involuntary shakingB2formalmedical

   An involuntary vibration or trembling of the body, often caused by illness, fear, or stress.

   Zittern

   • His hands had a slight tremor due to anxiety.
   • The patient experienced a tremor in her leg after the surgery.
   • A fine tremor can be a symptom of certain neurological conditions.

   Synonymejerkpalpitationquiverquiveringshakeshakingshivershiveringtrembletremblingtwitchvibration

2. Small earthquakeB1formalscientific

   A minor shaking of the ground caused by seismic activity.

   leichtes Erdbeben

   • A small tremor was recorded near the coast this morning.
   • The residents felt a tremor but no damage was reported.
   • Seismologists detected a tremor of magnitude 3.2.

   Synonymeearth tremortemblor

3. Shaking from weakness or diseaseB2formalmedical

   A trembling or shaking motion, typically resulting from physical weakness, stress, or a medical condition.

   Tremor

   • The old man's tremor worsened when he was tired.
   • Stress can cause a temporary tremor in healthy individuals.
   • The doctor diagnosed the tremor as a side effect of the medication.

   Synonymequiverquiveringshakinessshakingtrembletrembling

• Verb, das eine zitternde oder bebende Bewegung beschreibt, oft aufgrund von Angst, Aufregung, Schwäche oder Kälte.

A verb used to describe the act of shaking or quivering, typically due to fear, excitement, or weakness.

1. Shake with seismic vibrationsB2formal

   To shake or quiver, especially due to an earthquake or other geological activity.

   Beben durch seismische Vibrationen

   • The ground trembled as the earthquake struck the region.
   • The building trembled slightly during the aftershock.
   • Seismologists recorded the earth trembling for several seconds.

   Synonymequakequivershakeshuddertremblevibrate