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SHAKEN
- to move irregularly to and fro
- vibrate especially as the result of a blow or shock
- tremble as a result of physical or emotional disturbance shook with fear
- experience a state of instability totter
- briskly move something to and fro or up and down especially in order to mix
- clasp hands
- ill
- brandish, wave, or flourish often in a threatening manner protesters shaking their fists
- cause to move to and fro, up and down, or from side to side especially in a repetitive, rhythmic, or quick jerky manner shook his head in disapproval
- free oneself from shake a habit shake off a cold
- get away from get rid of can you shake your friend? I want to talk to you alone Elmer Davis
- lessen the stability of weaken shake one's faith
- bring to a specified condition by or as if by repeated quick jerky movements shook himself loose from the man's grasp
- dislodge or eject by quick jerky movements of the support or container shook the dust from the cloth
- clasp (hands) in greeting or farewell or as a sign of goodwill or agreement
- cause to quake, quiver, or tremble
- stir the feelings of upset agitate shook her up