Synonyms for
Shakes
Definition
To move rapidly back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements.
Synonyms & similar words
handshaking
waggle
trill
tremble
stir
agitate
wag
shiver
handclasp
escapefrom
stimulate
judder
milkshake
shingle
shakeup
excite
didder
throwoff
sway
rock
handshake
shake
shakeoff
tremble
quiver
jiggle
jitter
vibrate
wobble
flap
flail
wave
flutter
rattle
jolt
shudder
shimmy
convulse
twitch
jounce
rock
sway
bounce
Synonyms by register
Formal
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- earth shakes
- hands shakes
- building shakes
- tree shakes
- body shakes
- ground shakes
- legs shakes
Word family
Usage note
The word 'shakes' can refer to the act of shaking or to involuntary movements. It is also used informally to refer to milkshakes.
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Example sentences
- She shakes the snow off her coat before coming inside.
- The earthquake made the ground shake.
- I always shake my juice before drinking it.
- The wind shakes the trees outside my window.
- He shakes his head in disbelief.
Quotes
Shake it off.
Stop, collaborate, and listen, Ice is back with my brand new invention, Something grabs a hold of me tightly, Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly.
I am a rock, I am an island, I've built walls, A fortress deep and mighty.