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An earthquake or earth tremor

An instance of vibrating

The regular throbbing of the heart, an artery etc.

A breakdown of peaceful behavior

An abrupt rough or violent movement

An act of flapping or waving, usually quickly and irregularly

To shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously

To recoil or retreat (from fear)

Anticipate with great apprehension or fear

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Noun

An earthquake or earth tremor

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

Noun

An instance of vibrating

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

breach of the peace

disorganization^US

hell broke loose

discombobulation

disorganisation^UK

Sturm und Drang

rough-and-tumble

fuss and bother

fuss and feathers

topsy-turviness

all hell broken loose

knock-down-drag-out

rough and tumble

street fighting

violent disorder

hectic activity

monkey business

dissatisfaction

tempest in a teapot

much ado about nothing

storm in a teacup

all hell breaking loose

state of unrest

toing and froing

comings and goings

wrestling match

more heat than light

reign of terror

exchange of blows

bit of argy-bargy

exhibition of oneself

display of emotion

fighting in the streets

civil disobedience

mental distress

three-ring circus

a three-ring circus

public disturbance

disorderly conduct

public nuisance

scene of confusion

chaotic situation

topsy-turvyness

an omnishambles

utter confusion

loud communication

yelled statement

running a temperature

febrile disease

tempestuousness

insubordination

guerrilla activity

act of resistance

underground activity

government takeover

seizure of power

act of defiance

outburst of rage

fit of ill temper

paroxysm of rage

fit of bad temper

frenzy of anger

paroxysm of anger

outburst of anger

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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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Noun

An act of flapping or waving, usually quickly and irregularly

Verb

To shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously

shake like a leaf

have the shakes

have the quivers

shake in your boots

quake in your boots

move to and fro

swing back and forth

swing backwards and forwards

shake violently

shake uncontrollably

move up and down

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.”

Verb

Anticipate with great apprehension or fear

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