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quake

verb
/kweɪk/

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example Sentences

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

Example Expressions

quake in one's boots

Synonyms

tremble, shake, shiver, shudder

Antonyms

stand firm, steady

Collocations

quake with fear, ground quakes, quake in fear

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