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shake vs handshaking

handshaking vs shake

shake and handshaking both are nouns.

shake is a verb but handshaking is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
handshaking Yes No No No
As nouns, shake and handshaking are synonyms defined as:
  • shake and handshaking: grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
Other synonyms of shake include handclasp, handshake.
shake (noun) handshaking (noun)
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)
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) handshaking (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
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