quivering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a shaky motion
   quiver; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
   
   • the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
2. noun the act of vibrating
   quiver; vibration.
   
3. verb shake with fast, tremulous movements
   palpitate; quiver; quake.
   
   • His nostrils palpitated
4. verb move back and forth very rapidly
   flitter; flicker; quiver; flutter; waver.
   
   • the candle flickered
5. verb move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
   beat; pulsate; quiver.
   
   • the city pulsated with music and excitement

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