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reflex action vs shake

shake vs reflex action

reflex action and shake both are nouns.

reflex action is not a verb while shake is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex action Yes No No No
shake Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shake is a hyponym of reflex action; that is, shake is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex action:
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • shake: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
reflex action (noun) shake (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
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
reflex action (verb) shake (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor
undermine or cause to waver
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move or cause to move back and forth
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
Difference between reflex action and shake

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