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Shuddering back and forth, or side to side, movements
The act or state of eschewing or avoiding something
An involuntary quivering movement
Brisk stirring or disturbance of a liquid
Nervous restlessness
A violent shock as from a heavy blow
An act of flapping something, typically a wing or arm, up and down or from side to side
A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children
Stirred up or excited
An unsteady movement from side to side
An act of waving (something at someone)
A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action
A violent social or political upheaval
Characterized by shaking or quivering
Showing or feeling insecurity or uncertainty
Characterized by abrupt stops and starts
Afflicted with palsy
Causing emotion, excitement, and enthusiasm
Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion
To be triggering a passionate feeling or reaction
Present participle for to shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously
“The bed would begin to shake just as I was about to fall asleep, and I'd snap awake.”
Present participle for to move (an object) up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky movements
“They should put the marbles in the box, then shake the box in all directions, but without lifting the box from the table.”
Present participle for to wave vigorously (and angrily)
“He began to shake his fist in anger, displaying a deliberately hostile attitude.”
Present participle for to shock, disturb, or upset
“She hoped that this news would shake him from his sense of blithe optimism.”
Present participle for to tremble uncontrollably from a strong emotion
“The adrenaline pumped into his bloodstream, making him shake with nervous energy.”
Present participle for to mix (ingredients) together by shaking
“Using a cocktail shaker, shake the ingredients together with a regular scoop of ice-cubes and pour the contents into the recommended glass.”
Present participle for to get away from by outmaneuvering
“Arthur Morgan would shake the local lawmen by riding off through the woods on his trusty steed.”
Present participle for to undermine or weaken
“It was whispered that the sight of those people driven forward by the wind of defeat did much to shake his confidence.”
Present participle for to greatly astonish or impress someone
Present participle for to overcome with mental or emotional stress
Present participle for to have an adverse effect on
Present participle for to quit or stop a habit
Present participle for to bump or push roughly
(of one's voice) Present participle for to speak haltingly
Present participle for to move lightly like fluff
Present participle for to influence, usually emotionally
Present participle for to move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way
Present participle for to strike or hit repeatedly
Present participle for to shun or shy away from
Present participle for to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
Present participle for to stretch or strain
Present participle for search unsystematically and untidily through something
Present participle for cheer
Present participle for to mark, spot or scatter with small spots, marks or dots
Present participle for occur; happen
Present participle for to oppose by expressing disapproval
Present participle for to rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically, sometimes violently
Present participle for to frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
Present participle for intimidating for money
Present participle for to briefly stop or interrupt an action
Present participle for to prevent oneself from
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