Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move something quickly and repeatedly back and forth or up and down.
Shake
/ʃeɪk/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
He darted forward, shook hands and receded back against the wall.
Victor shakes his head, "Not a ruse, Spike.
'I do not know,' said Smike, shaking his head sorrowfully.
Etymology:
originates from the Old English word sceacan, which means to depart or move quickly. It evolved through Middle English as shaken and has connections to various Germanic languages.
Usage Statistics:
86 mentions per 1 million words 
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