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shake

[sheyk] / ʃeɪk /
VERB
quiver, tremble
Synonyms
STRONGEST
convulse disturb jolt rattle rock roil shudder sway swing upset wave
STRONG
agitate brandish bump chatter churn commove concuss discompose disquiet dither dodder flap flicker flit flitter flourish fluctuate flutter jar jerk jog joggle jounce move oscillate palpitate perturb quail quake quaver reel ruffle shimmer shimmy shiver stagger succuss totter tremor twitter vibrate waggle water whip wobble
WEAK
set in motion stir up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
steady
STRONG
be still
VERB
upset deeply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disturb frighten horrify intimidate rattle throw undermine unnerve unsettle upset weaken worry
STRONG
bother consternate daunt discompose dismay distress impair jar move unstring
WEAK
knock the props out (from under) make waves throw a curve
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appease calm comfort delight encourage help make happy please reassure soothe
STRONG
aid
WEAK
placate

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Lululemon’s founder, Chip Wilson, has become a more vocal critic of the company, as he tries to shake up its board.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The mere suggestion has split the town, pitting younger detractors against older Lenox Millionaires, who shake their heads at what they see as the community’s ignorance of its history and tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

If you shake the Lego boxes with the swapped contents, “they basically make the same sound,” Azarcon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

You can also put the unpeeled cloves in a glass bowl, cover with a plate and shake.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

This seemed to shake some of the scare out of Mama.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls