adjective

quaking

adjective

Shaking uncontrollably, typically from fear, cold, or shock.

"He stood there quaking, too frightened to speak."

noun

The act of trembling or shaking.

"A slight quaking in her voice betrayed her nerves."

How to Use Quaking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTrembling or shaking, usually from fear or cold.

Common pairings

quaking with fear quaking voice quaking hands

quakings plural

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He stood there _____, too frightened to speak.

From Old English cwacung, the noun form of "quake."

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