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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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When finished, the harvester ant would shake the smaller ants off, sometimes so forcefully that she flipped onto her back before quickly moving away.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

A smiling Fury made his entrance in typical fashion - dancing onto the stage and playing to the crowd before crossing immediately to shake Makhmudov's hand.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The presale ticket lottery for those residing in ZIP Codes around LA28 venues also meant we would have a fair shake at getting into the Games, right?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Here’s how it can shake its midlife crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But as he heaved himself onto it, his knee began to shake.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver