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To have caused (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
To have triggered a passionate feeling or reaction
To have prevented oneself from
“Arthur Morgan would shake the local lawmen by riding off through the woods on his trusty steed.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to wave vigorously (and angrily)
“He began to shake his fist in anger, displaying a deliberately hostile attitude.”
Past tense for to shock, disturb, or upset
“She hoped that this news would shake him from his sense of blithe optimism.”
Past tense for to tremble uncontrollably from a strong emotion
“The adrenaline pumped into his bloodstream, making him shake with nervous energy.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to avoid or get out of a responsibility
Past tense for to impede the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
Past tense for to cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
Past tense for to make a sudden flinching movement out of fear or pain
Past tense for to have an adverse effect on
Past tense for to speak hesitantly or haltingly
Past tense for to make something fluffy, typically by patting or ruffling
Past tense for to influence, usually emotionally
Past tense for to move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way
Past tense for to cordially greet and establish connection by shaking hands
Past tense for to strike or hit repeatedly
Past tense for to shun or shy away from
Past tense for to (attempt to) prevent something from happening
Past tense for to briefly stop or interrupt an action
Past tense for to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
Past tense for to abandon or discontinue (a course of action or study)
Past tense for to extort or demand money, typically with threats or intimidation
Emotionally or mentally troubled
Puzzled or bewildered by something
Confused or perplexed
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