vibration (n.)

  1. the act of vibrating

    [ Syn: quiver , quivering ]

  2. a shaky motion; the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe

    [ Syn: shaking , shakiness , trembling , quiver , quivering , palpitation ]

  3. (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean

    [ Syn: oscillation ]

  4. a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively; that place gave me bad vibrations; it gave me a nostalgic vibe

    [ Syn: vibe ]

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