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palpitate vs tremble

tremble vs palpitate

palpitate is not a noun while tremble is a noun.

palpitate and tremble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
palpitate No No Yes No
tremble Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tremble is a hypernym of palpitate; that is, tremble is a word with a broader meaning than palpitate:
  • palpitate: shake with fast, tremulous movements
  • tremble: move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
palpitate (noun) tremble (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
palpitate (verb) tremble (verb)
beat rapidly move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
shake with fast, tremulous movements
cause to throb or beat rapidly
Difference between palpitate and tremble

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