TREPIDATION


Meaning of TREPIDATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌtre-pə-ˈdā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Latin trepidation-, trepidatio, from trepidare to tremble, from trepidus agitated; probably akin to Old English thrafian to urge, push, Greek trapein to press grapes

Date: 1605

1. archaic : a tremulous motion : tremor

2. : timorous uncertain agitation : apprehension

trepidation about starting a new job

Synonyms: see fear

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