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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“He used to come out and shake people’s hands,” said Paul Savage, 62, a longtime local skier.

From The Wall Street Journal

But if it does go ahead, here's how it could shake up things for viewers.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the Israeli spy thriller “Tehran,” which just completed its third season, has been shaken by the sudden death of showrunner Dana Eden amid production for its fourth season.

From MarketWatch

The party also put out clips showing a Labour minister shaking hands with the Israeli prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once they heard the rappings answer questions, these solid, working folk were deeply shaken, some so scared they fled the house.

From Literature

shake

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