shake synonyms

shake

n.

tremble, shiver, pulsation; see movement 1, 2.

no great shakes*

failure, mediocrity, ordinary; see failure 1, 2.

shake

v.

  1. To vibrate

    tremble, quiver, quake, shiver, shudder, palpitate, waver, fluctuate, reel, flap, flutter, totter, thrill, wobble, stagger, waggle; see also wave 1, 3.

  2. To cause to vibrate

    agitate, rock, sway, swing, joggle, jolt, jounce, bounce, brandish, jar, move, flourish, set in motion, convulse.

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