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Definitions

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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Tax experts shake their heads, worrying people are not appreciating the risks of not paying the tax man.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Two coaches meet at half-court and they shake hands, correct? Ever see it? They announce it on the loudspeaker. I waited there for like three minutes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

As a precautionary measure, the teams did not shake hands after Thursday’s game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

However, it paid off and soon Clark was in the Vatican nervously waiting to meet Leo XIV, unsure whether to shake his hand or what questions to ask.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Andrews appears, extending a fleshy hand for me to shake.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse