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Definition shake in British English

shake verb

verb
/ʃeɪk/
1

to make lots of quick small movements up and down, or side to side

Example

Houses shook as a bomb exploded in the neighbourhood.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
1.1

if you shake, your body makes lots of small quick movements that you cannot control, usually because you are cold, or because you are feeling a very strong emotion

Example

She was literally shaking with fear.

Synonyms and related words
contort contortion convulse cringe cringe flinch
1.2

to move something quickly up and down or side to side

Example

An earthquake shook a wide area of southern Italy last year.

Example

Shake the dressing well before you put it on the salad.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
1.3

to hold someone and move them quickly in order to get their attention, or to wake them

Example

'You're not listening!' she cried, shaking him.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
2

to get rid of something bad such as a problem, illness, or fear

Example

She couldn't shake her fear of snakes.

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recovery survive recover
3

if your voice shakes, it sounds weak, nervous, or emotional

Example

His voice shook as he asked her to marry him.

Synonyms and related words
break choke crack
4

to make something less strong, powerful, or confident

Example

The news shook financial markets worldwide.

Example

Violent conflicts between tribes have shaken the region.

Synonyms and related words
lessen reduce subside disappoint let down discourage
5

to frighten someone, or to cause them to feel strong emotions

Example

The boy's tragic death shook the entire community.

Example

He was shaken and upset by the accident.

Synonyms and related words
frighten alarm scare
6

to escape from someone who is following or chasing you

Example

They ran into the alley, hoping to shake off their pursuers.

Synonyms and related words
escape get away break away
Definition shake in British English

Related Words

Words related to shake:

a fair shake (phrase) protein shake (noun) in your boots (phrase) shake (verb) shake (noun) shake a leg (phrase) shake down (phrasal verb) shake hands (with someone) (phrase) shake in your (phrase) shake like a leaf (phrase) shake on it (phrase) shake out (phrasal verb) shake someone’s (phrase) shake up (phrasal verb) shake your finger (at someone) (phrase) shake your fist (at someone) (phrase) shake your head (phrase) shake-out (noun) shake-up (noun) the foundations of something (phrase)