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shake vs intoxicate

intoxicate vs shake

shake is a noun but intoxicate is not a noun.

shake and intoxicate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
intoxicate No No Yes No
As verbs, intoxicate is a hyponym of shake; that is, intoxicate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shake:
  • shake: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  • intoxicate: fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
shake (noun) intoxicate (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) intoxicate (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
undermine or cause to waver make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
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 intoxicate

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