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shake vs thrash about

thrash about vs shake

shake is a noun but thrash about is not a noun.

shake and thrash about both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
thrash about No No Yes No
As verbs, thrash about is a hyponym of shake; that is, thrash about is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shake:
  • shake: move or cause to move back and forth
  • thrash about: move or stir about violently
shake (noun) thrash about (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) thrash about (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor move or stir about violently
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 thrash about

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