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shake
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
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noun
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
noun
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
noun
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
noun
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
noun
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
noun
building material used as siding or roofing
verb
move with or as if with a tremor
“his hands shook”
verb
undermine or cause to waver
“my faith has been shaken”
verb
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
“He was shaken from his dreams”
verb
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
“shake one's head”
verb
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
“These stories shook the community”
verb
move back and forth or sideways
“the ship was rocking”
verb
move or cause to move back and forth
“The chemist shook the flask vigorously”
verb
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
“The old engine was juddering”
verb
get rid of
“I couldn't shake the car that was following me”
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Example Sentences
his hands shook
my faith has been shaken
The bad news shook her hopes
He was shaken from his dreams
shake the salt out of the salt shaker
shake one's head
She shook her finger at the naughty students
The old enemies shook hands
Don't shake your fist at me!
These stories shook the community
the civil war shook the country
the ship was rocking
the tall building swayed
She rocked back and forth on her feet
The chemist shook the flask vigorously
My hands were shaking
The old engine was juddering
I couldn't shake the car that was following me
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