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shake vs sway

sway vs shake

shake and sway both are nouns.

shake and sway both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
sway Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shake and sway are synonyms defined as:
  • shake and sway: move back and forth or sideways
Other synonyms of shake include rock.
shake (noun) sway (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement pitching dangerously to one side
causing to move repeatedly from side to side controlling influence
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) sway (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor move back and forth or sideways
undermine or cause to waver move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking cause to move back and forth
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state win approval or support for
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 sway

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