Synonyms for
Shake
Definition
To move back and forth or up and down quickly and/or violently.
Synonyms & similar words
rock
tremble
waggle
shingle
judder
shakeup
shakeoff
throwoff
excite
stir
milkshake
escapefrom
shiver
stimulate
agitate
trill
handshaking
wag
handshake
sway
handclasp
didder
jiggle
quiver
tremble
vibrate
wobble
sway
rock
jolt
shiver
twitch
flutter
convulse
wag
wave
agitate
oscillate
flicker
flap
beat
pulsate
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- shake hands
- shake a leg
- shake off
- shake up
- shake down
- shake loose
- shake the dust
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'shake' can refer to physical movement or to cause something to be unstable. As a noun, it can refer to the act of shaking or a type of milkshake.
Example sentences
- I like to shake my head to say 'no'.
- The earthquake made the ground shake.
- I like to shake salt on my popcorn.
- I need to shake the rug to get the dust out.
- The dog likes to shake his tail when he's happy.
Quotes
You can't shake hands with a clenched fist. - Indira Gandhi
Sometimes you've got to shake things up to get things done. - Lenny Kravitz
I would shake your hand, but I'm not sure where it's been. - Tommy Lee Jones