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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The BofA note came at the right time as the market begins to shake off its AI fears.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Spooned into warm tortillas and topped with cilantro, green onion and another shake of paprika, these lentils feel far more luxurious than their ingredient list would suggest.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

It doesn’t look like markets are ready to shake off Friday’s jitters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Those Celtic fans will shake the ground under their feet.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

They would taste the brown muddy stuff that was left, and then they would shake their heavy heads and paw the ground.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

shake

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