rocked

VERB

move back and forth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convulse jolt shake shock sway swing

STRONG

agitate billow careen concuss falter heave jiggle jog jounce lurch move oscillate pitch quake quaver quiver reel roll stagger toss totter tremble undulate vibrate wobble

WEAK

push and pull roll about

Antonyms

STRONG

be still calm remain stay steady

WEAK

hold stabilize

Example Sentences

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rocked

Maritime security firm Vanguard Tech told AFP three explosions rocked the ship on June 6, flooding several areas including the steering gear compartment and pump room.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

This federal suspension and resulting lawsuit has rocked his confidence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

For one thing, the Sixers have spent seasons rocked by injuries, with Embiid in particular missing substantial time with leg ailments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

In 2014, taking advantage of the turmoil of the recent Arab Spring protests that rocked the Middle East, they marched south and took over the capital, Sanaa.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Seven minutes later the men heard a sound like a rumble of thunder, and the boat rocked.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin