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sway vs shake

shake vs sway

sway and shake both are nouns.

sway and shake both are verbs.

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