shakes

noun

causing to move repeatedly from side to side

a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

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

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

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

building material used as siding or roofing

verb

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

bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking

get rid of

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

undermine or cause to waver

move back and forth or sideways

shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

move with or as if with a tremor

move or cause to move back and forth

Synonyms for shakes

tremblev shivern shakingn tremorn succussionn shudderingadj quakingv quiveringn quaveringadj quiversn

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