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tremble vs shake

shake vs tremble

tremble and shake both are nouns.

tremble and shake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tremble Yes No Yes No
shake Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tremble and shake are synonyms defined as:
  • tremble and shake: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
Other synonyms of tremble include shiver.
As verbs, shake is a hypernym of tremble; that is, shake is a word with a broader meaning than tremble:
  • tremble: move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
  • shake: move or cause to move back and forth
Other hypernyms of tremble include agitate.
tremble (noun) shake (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement 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
tremble (verb) shake (verb)
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways 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
Difference between tremble and shake

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