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   Shake

   /SHāk/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate: "buildings shook in Sacramento and tremors were felt in Reno" Similar vibratetremblequiverquakeshivershudderjudderjigglewobblerockswayswingrolloscillateconvulse
   • ▪ cause to tremble or vibrate: "a severe earthquake shook the area"
   • ▪ (of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) tremble uncontrollably from a strong emotion: "Luke was shaking with rage" Similar tremblequiverquakeshivershuddershake like a leafrare:quave
   • 2. move (an object) up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky movements: "she stood in the hall and shook her umbrella" Similar jigglejogglewave from side to sideagitateinformal:waggle
   • ▪ grasp (someone) and move them roughly to and fro, either in anger or to rouse them from sleep: "he gently shook the driver awake and they set off"
   • ▪ brandish in anger or as a warning; make a threatening gesture with: "men shook their fists and shouted" Similar brandishwaveflourishswingwieldraise
   • 3. upset the composure or confidence of; shock or astonish: "rumors of a further loss shook the market" Similar upsetdistressdisturbunsettleperturbdisconcertdiscomposedisquietunnervetroubletake abackthrow off balanceagitateflustershockalarmfrightenscareworrydismayinformal:rattleget todo someone's head inmess with someone's headweakenunderminedamageimpairharmhurtinjurehave a bad effect onreducediminishdecreaselessenOpposite soothereassurestrengthen
   • ▪ cause a change of mood or attitude by shocking or disturbing (someone): "he had to shake himself out of his lethargy"
   • 4. successfully deal with or recover from (an illness, injury, or negative feeling): informal "I couldn't shake the feeling that everyone was laughing at me"

   noun

   • 1. an act of shaking: "with a shake of its magnificent antlers the stag charged down the slope" Similar jigglejogglejerkinformal:waggleflourishbrandishwave
   • ▪ an amount of something that is sprinkled by shaking a container: "add a few shakes of sea salt and black pepper"
   • 2. a fit of trembling or shivering: informal "I wouldn't go in there, it gives me the shakes" Similar a fit of tremblingdelirium tremenstremorsthe horrorsinformal:the DTsthe jittersthe williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe jim-jamsthe jumpsthe yipsrhyming slang:Joe Blakes
   • 3. a milkshake: "don't miss the homemade cookies and shakes"
   • 4. an earth tremor. informal Similar earthquakeearth tremoraftershockconvulsioninformal:quaketremblor
   • 5. a trill.

   Word Origin Old Englishsc(e)acan (verb), of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shakeable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSHAKE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to make quick, short movements from side to side or up and down, or to make something or someone do this: He was shaking with nerves. We heard a loud bang, and then the house began to shake. Shake the bottle. Fewer examples. Turn the jar upside down and shake it. You're meant to shake the bottle first. A severe earthquake shook the whole city.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionshake verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of shake verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › shakeShake Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to move (something or its support or container) to and fro or up and down with short, quick, forcible movements: to shake a bottle of milk.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shakeShake - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state. “ shake one's head” “She shook her finger at the naughty students” “The old enemies shook hands” “Don't shake your fist at me!” see more. verb. move with or as if with a tremor. “his hands shook ” synonyms: didder. see more. verb. shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHAKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 30, 2024 · 1. verb. If you shake something, you hold it and move it quickly backwards and forwards or up and down. You can also shake a person, for example, because you are angry with them or because you want them to wake up. The nurse shook the thermometer and put it under my armpit. [VERB noun]

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › shakeShake - definition of shake by The Free Dictionary

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   a. To cause to lose stability or strength, as of conviction: a crisis that has shaken my deepest beliefs. b. To disturb or agitate emotionally; upset or unnerve: She was shaken by the news of the disaster. 3. a. To remove or dislodge by jerky movements: shook the dust from the cushions. b.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshake noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of shake noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. shake. noun. /ʃeɪk/ Idioms. movement. [countable, usually singular] an act of shaking somebody/something. She gave him a shake to wake him. Give the bottle a good shake before opening.