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shake vs agitation

agitation vs shake

shake and agitation both are nouns.

shake is a verb but agitation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
agitation Yes No No No
As nouns, agitation is a hypernym of shake; that is, agitation is a word with a broader meaning than shake:
  • shake: causing to move repeatedly from side to side
  • agitation: the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
shake (noun) agitation (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement disturbance usually in protest
causing to move repeatedly from side to side the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) the feeling of being agitated; not calm
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
building material used as siding or roofing
shake (verb) agitation (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 shake and agitation

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