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shake vs wiggle

wiggle vs shake

shake and wiggle both are nouns.

shake and wiggle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
wiggle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wiggle is a hyponym of shake; that is, wiggle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shake:
  • shake: move or cause to move back and forth
  • wiggle: move to and fro
shake (noun) wiggle (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement the act of wiggling
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) wiggle (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor move to and fro
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 wiggle

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