rocked

VERB

move back and forth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convulse jolt shake shock sway swing

STRONG

agitate billow careen concuss falter heave jiggle jog jounce lurch move oscillate pitch quake quaver quiver reel roll stagger toss totter tremble undulate vibrate wobble

WEAK

push and pull roll about

Antonyms

STRONG

be still calm remain stay steady

WEAK

hold stabilize

Example Sentences

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Gerardo Mérida, a retired Mexican army general who served as public security secretary in northwestern Sinaloa state, was detained in a case that has rocked diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Last September, the Indian Ocean island was rocked by weeks of youth-led protests, which helped topple the country's then President Andry Rajoelina.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He rocked the main floor, but in some of the smaller rooms, his vibe felt very different.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

She didn’t say anything, but she rocked him back and forth in the way he liked, and after a moment Bat felt the sting of his tears begin to fade.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold