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quake

[ kweyk ]

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verb (used without object)

quaked, quaking.

(of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like:
He spoke boldly even though his legs were quaking.
Synonyms:
(of things) to shake or tremble, as from shock, internal convulsion, or instability:
The earth suddenly began to quake.
Synonyms:

noun

an earthquake.
a trembling or tremulous agitation.

quake

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verb

to shake or tremble with or as with fear
to convulse or quiver, as from instability

noun

the act or an instance of quaking
informal.
short for earthquake

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Other Word Forms

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�ܲ�·��ܲ��i�Բ� adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quake¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English cwacian “to shake, tremble”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quake¹

Old English cwacian; related to Old English cweccan to shake, Old Irish bocaim, German wackeln

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Synonym Study

See shiver ¹.

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Example Sentences

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Turkish officials reported two other smaller quakes, while aftershocks were also recorded.

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The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital, and some offices have reportedly been moved to Yangon.

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While the quake, which was centered near Julian, sent shaking across the region, there were no reported injuries or major damage.

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One person posted on X that she “was, frankly, scared” after getting the “Drop. Cover. Hold on” directions from the alert, though she’s lived through dozens of other quakes.

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"I've lived in San Diego most of my life, I was born here, and this is probably the worst quake that I've ever felt."

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quair quake in one's boots

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