as in trembling
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
atremble with fright at the sound of the booming howitzers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of atremble
The prospect of a multicultural America cannot mesh with the white Protestant template, and this has many white people atremble with cultural insecurity.
—
John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 30 Aug. 2017
His gaze has the power to set walls, grown men and the earth itself atremble.
—A. O. Scott, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2016
John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 30 Aug. 2017
His gaze has the power to set walls, grown men and the earth itself atremble.
—A. O. Scott, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2016
Thesaurus Entries Near atremble
Cite this Entry
“Atremble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atremble. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share