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[ʃeɪk] (past tense shook [ʃʊk] ; past participle shaken [ˈʃeɪkən] ) verb I
1) [I/T] to make lots of quick small movements up and down, or from side to side, or to make someone or something do this
Houses shook as a bomb exploded in the neighbourhood.[/ex]
An earthquake shook a wide area of southern Italy last year.[/ex]
‘You're not listening!' she cried, shaking him.[/ex]
2) [T] to frighten someone, or to make them feel very shocked or upset
The boy's tragic death shook the entire community.[/ex]
He was shaken and upset by the accident.[/ex]
3) [T] to make something less strong, powerful, or confident
Violent conflicts between tribes have shaken the region.[/ex]
You must believe in yourself and not allow anyone to shake your confidence.[/ex]
4) if your voice shakes, it sounds weak, nervous, or emotional
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shake hands (with sb); shake sb's hand — to hold someone's hand and move it up and down, as a way of greeting them or to show that you agree to something[/ex]
[i]'Nice to meet you,' Larry said, shaking my hand.[/ex]
shake your head — to say no by turning your head from side to side[/ex]
- shake sb off
- shake sth off
- shake sb up
II
noun [C]
shake [ʃeɪk]
1) the action of shaking
2) a milkshake

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