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An earthquake or earth tremor

A slight trembling movement (or sound)

The regular throbbing of the heart, an artery etc.

A breakdown of peaceful behavior

An abrupt rough or violent movement

To shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously

To recoil or retreat (from fear)

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Noun

An earthquake or earth tremor

“The quake destroyed several mud buildings in many remote villages.”

Noun

A slight trembling movement (or sound)

shaking movement

convulsive movement

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Noun

The regular throbbing of the heart, an artery etc.

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Noun

A breakdown of peaceful behavior

alarums and excursions

hustle and bustle

difference of opinion

breach of the peace

Sturm und Drang

misunderstanding

rough and tumble

disorganization^US

rough-and-tumble

hell broke loose

all hell broken loose

disorganisation^UK

exchange of blows

dissatisfaction

bit of argy-bargy

fuss and bother

fuss and feathers

knock-down-drag-out

topsy-turviness

wrestling match

discombobulation

physical encounter

ungovernableness

uncontrollability

hectic activity

outbreak of violence

monkey business

tempest in a teapot

much ado about nothing

storm in a teacup

toing and froing

comings and goings

street fighting

violent disorder

state of unrest

all hell breaking loose

three-ring circus

scene of confusion

utter confusion

more heat than light

acrimonious exchange

exchange of views

verbal sparring

bone of contention

exhibition of oneself

display of emotion

mental distress

fighting in the streets

civil disobedience

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Noun

An abrupt rough or violent movement

abrupt movement

convulsive movement

sudden movement

involuntary movement

shaking movement

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Verb

To shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously

shake like a leaf

have the shakes

become unsteady

have the quivers

shake in your boots

quake in your boots

move to and fro

swing back and forth

swing backwards and forwards

move up and down

shake violently

shake uncontrollably

move restlessly

feel uncomfortable

move spasmodically

move convulsively

move from side to side

wave to and fro

move to the side

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“My eyes begin to shimmer, and soon thereafter, my heart begins to quake, in wave after wave of a most terrible and timeless longing.”

Verb

To recoil or retreat (from fear)

shake with fear

beat a hasty retreat

distance oneself

move further off

make oneself scarce

shut oneself away

abstract oneself

seclude oneself

absent yourself

head for the hills

make a quick exit

take to your heels

make a break for it

make a run for it

show a clean pair of heels

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“People who would calmly flick a scorpion off their forearm, or chuckle fearlessly at a pack of skulking dingoes, will quake at the sight of a hungry Croc.”

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