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shake vs agitate

agitate vs shake

shake is a noun but agitate is not a noun.

shake and agitate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
agitate No No Yes No
As verbs, shake and agitate are synonyms defined as:
  • shake and agitate: move or cause to move back and forth
shake (noun) agitate (noun)
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
shake (verb) agitate (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor change the arrangement or position of
undermine or cause to waver cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking move very slightly
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state move or cause to move back and forth
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of try to stir up public opinion
move or cause to move back and forth exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
Difference between shake and agitate

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