The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word QUAKING
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What does QUAKING mean?
QUAKING verb- To tremble or shake.
- To be in a state of fear, shock, amazement, etc., such as might cause one to tremble.
- The action of the verb to quake.
- That shakes or shivers.