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shake vs reflex action

reflex action vs shake

shake and reflex action both are nouns.

shake is a verb but reflex action is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
reflex action Yes No No No
As nouns, reflex action is a hypernym of shake; that is, reflex action is a word with a broader meaning than shake:
  • shake: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Other hypernyms of shake include inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex response, unconditioned reflex.
shake (noun) reflex action (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
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) reflex action (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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