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Synonyms for shake

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noun · building material used as siding or roofing
noun · frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
milkshakemilk shake
noun · a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
noun · grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
handshakehandshakinghandclasp
noun · a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
noun · causing to move repeatedly from side to side
verb · move or cause to move back and forth

“The chemist shook the flask vigorously”

verb · move with or as if with a tremor

“his hands shook”

didder
verb · shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

“The old engine was juddering”

verb · move back and forth or sideways

“the ship was rocking”

verb · stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

“These stories shook the community”

verb · get rid of

“I couldn't shake the car that was following me”