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SHAKING

(noun, verb)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Shaking.

How to pronounce shaking:

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Shaking - as a noun

The act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agitation10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A shaky motion

Example: "The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palpitation15quiver18quivering22shakiness16trembling14vibration14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shaking - as a verb

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

Example: "He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when i popped it open, soda went everywhere."

To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.

Example: "Shaking his head, he kept repeating "no, no, no"."

To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.

Example: "To shake fruit down from a tree"

To disturb emotionally; to shock.

Example: "He was shaken by what had happened."

To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).

Example: "I can't shake the feeling that i forgot something."

To move from side to side.

Example: "She shook with grief."

(usually as "shake on") to shake hands.

Example: "Ok, let's shake on it."

To dance.

Example: "She was shaking it on the dance floor."

To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.

Example: "To shake a note in music"

To threaten to overthrow.

Example: "The experience shook my religious belief."

To be agitated; to lose firmness.

Example Sentences

"The shaking of the earthquake caused widespread destruction."
"His hands were trembling with shaking from the cold."
"The shaking of the washing machine made the whole floor vibrate."
"She couldn't hide the shaking in her voice as she delivered the bad news."
"The shaking of the tree dislodged several ripe fruits."
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Word Game Points

Is SHAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shaking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHAKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SHAKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shaking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHAKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SHAKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shaking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHAKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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