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shake vs move reflexively

move reflexively vs shake

shake is a noun but move reflexively is not a noun.

shake and move reflexively both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
move reflexively No No Yes No
As verbs, move reflexively is a hypernym of shake; that is, move reflexively is a word with a broader meaning than shake:
  • shake: move with or as if with a tremor
  • move reflexively: move in an uncontrolled manner
Other hypernyms of shake include move involuntarily.
shake (noun) move reflexively (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) move reflexively (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor move in an uncontrolled manner
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 move reflexively

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