Synonyms: palpitation, trembling, quiver, quivering, shakiness, shaking, vibration
Definition: a shaky motion
Usage: the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
Synonyms: shaky, shivering, trembling
Definition: vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
Usage: a quaking bog; the quaking child asked for more; quivering leaves of a poplar tree; with shaking knees; seemed shaky on her feet; sparkling light from the shivering crystals of the chandelier; trembling hands
Similar words: unsteady
Definition: subject to change or variation
Usage: her unsteady walk; his hand was unsteady as he poured the wine; an unsteady voice