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tremble vs quiver

quiver vs tremble

tremble and quiver both are nouns.

tremble and quiver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tremble Yes No Yes No
quiver Yes No Yes No
As verbs, quiver is a hyponym of tremble; that is, quiver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tremble:
  • tremble: move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
  • quiver: shake with fast, tremulous movements
Other hyponyms of tremble include shiver, shudder, thrill, throb, palpitate, quake.
tremble (noun) quiver (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement the act of vibrating
case for holding arrows
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
a shaky motion
tremble (verb) quiver (verb)
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways shake with fast, tremulous movements
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
move back and forth very rapidly
Difference between tremble and quiver

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