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Synonyms of shake

8 similar words

Another word for shake is quake. Other synonyms of shake are wiggle, vibrate, jiggle and shag.

Synonyms and similar words for shake

verbTo disturb emotionally; to shock.

verbTo move from side to side.

  • shiverTo tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
  • trembleTo shake, quiver, or vibrate.

verbMore synonyms

  • jiggleTo shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.
  • quakeTo tremble or shake.
  • shagTo shake, wiggle around.
  • vibrateTo shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.
  • wiggleTo move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.

Meaning of shake

  1. verb To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
  2. verb To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
  3. verb To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.

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Questions about synonyms of shake

What is another word for shake?
Shake has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as quake, wiggle, vibrate, jiggle and shag.
What does shake mean?
Shake means to cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

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