Synonyms for

Shook

Verb / ʃʊk / Another word for shook — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause to move or sway with a sudden violent motion

Synonyms & similar words

agitate didder shakeoff escapefrom sway judder stir rock excite throwoff stimulate shakeup shake jolt quiver tremble vibrate judder convulse shiver twitch jounce wobble wiggle jerking throb flutter shudder agitate rock swing sway jiggle

Synonyms by register

Formal

agitated disturbed unsettled distraught

Informal

shaken up freaked out rattled unnerved

Literary

tremulous quivering unquiet

Antonyms

calm steady unmoved composed serene unperturbed

Common collocations

  • deeply shook
  • visibly shook
  • left him shook
  • shook his head
  • shook the foundations
  • shook hands
  • shook with fear

Word family

verb shake
adjective shaky
adverb shakily

Usage note

"Shook" is the past tense of "shake." While commonly used informally, its use as a past participle (e.g., "I have shook") is considered non-standard; the correct past participle is "shaken."

Example sentences

  1. The earthquake shook the ground.
  2. I shook the juice bottle to mix it.
  3. The dog shook his wet fur after playing in the rain.
  4. She shook her head to say no.
  5. The thunder shook the windows in the house.

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