temblor
nounUK /ˈtɛmblə/
US /ˈtɛmblər/
A temblor is a shaking of the ground.
The temblor made the dishes rattle in the cupboard.
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2. A slight shaking or trembling movement.
A temblor ran through her hands as she waited.
3. A seismic event of low magnitude that causes little damage.
The minor temblor was felt only by people on the top floors.
4. A trembling of the voice or body from emotion.
There was a temblor in his voice when he spoke.