Meaning of 'shake'

noun

causing to move repeatedly from side to side

Synonyms: wag

noun

a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

Synonyms: tremble shiver

noun

grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

Synonyms: handshake handshaking handclasp

noun

a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

Synonyms: trill

noun

frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream

Synonyms: milkshake milk shake

noun

building material used as siding or roofing

Synonyms: shingle

verb

move with or as if with a tremor

Synonyms: didder

verb

undermine or cause to waver

Example: "my faith has been shaken"

verb

bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking

Example: "I was shaken from my dreams by an earthquake."

verb

shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state

Example: "shake one's head"

verb

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

Synonyms: stir stimulate excite shake up

verb

move back and forth or sideways

Synonyms: rock sway

verb

move or cause to move back and forth

verb

shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

Synonyms: judder

verb

get rid of

Example: "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"

Synonyms: throw