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to shake
01
scuotere, agitare
to move from side to side or up and down
Intransitive
Example
The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement.
The earthquake caused the lamp to swing and shake from side to side.
02
agitare
to cause someone or something to move up and down or from one side to the other with short rapid movements
Transitive: to shake sth
Example
She shakes the salad dressing vigorously to emulsify the ingredients.
The bartender shakes the cocktail shaker to mix the drink thoroughly.
03
tremare, scuotere
(of one's body) to involuntarily shake, as a response to fear or due to a particular condition
Intransitive
Example
After the sudden loud noise, she could n't help but shake with fright.
His hands started to shake as he approached the podium to deliver the speech.
04
scuotere, muovere
to move or gesture a body part, typically a hand or head, to convey a greeting, emotion, or mental state
Transitive: to shake a body part
Example
Jane shook her head in disbelief when she heard the surprising news.
The child enthusiastically shook his hands in the air to express his joy.
05
stringere
to take someone's hand and move it up and down, mainly for greeting
Transitive: to shake someone's hand
Example
In a traditional ceremony, the newlyweds shook hands with each member of the wedding party.
The two business partners shook hands, sealing the deal on their collaboration.
06
tremare, scuotere
to rapidly and intensely move back and forth, causing vibrations or tremors
Intransitive
Example
As the thunder roared, the windows began to shake with the intensity of the storm.
The enthusiastic crowd's cheers made the stadium shake with energy and excitement.
07
scuotere
to make something, particularly a belief or idea, less certain
Transitive: to shake a belief or idea
Example
The new evidence presented in court threatened to shake the foundations of the theory.
A series of conflicting reports began to shake her confidence in the accuracy of the news.
08
scuotere, turbare
to cause someone to be emotionally disturbed or shocked
Transitive: to shake sb
Example
The news of the sudden accident shook the entire community.
Witnessing the intense argument between his parents shook the child emotionally.
09
scuotere, agitare
to alter or transform something into a particular state through rapid and abrupt movements
Complex Transitive: to shake sb/sth [adj]
Example
She vigorously shook herself free from the stranger's hold.
He shook the snow loose from his boots.
10
liberarsi da, scacciare
to free oneself from, discard, or avoid something
Transitive: to shake a feeling or habit
Example
After years of therapy, she managed to shake the lingering trauma from her past.
Focused on personal growth, she sought to shake the feelings of self-doubt and embrace confidence.
Shake
01
stretta di mano, shaker
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
02
frullato, milkshake
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
03
scossa, tavola di legno
building material used as siding or roofing
04
scuotere
involuntary, short movements in one or more parts of one's body in response to cold, fear, or excitement
What is "shakes"?
Shakes refer to quick and uncontrolled movements of the body or parts of the body. They can show up as trembling or shivering and may happen for various reasons, such as neurological disorders, medication side effects, or anxiety. Shakes can affect different body parts, including the hands, arms, legs, or even the entire body. Treatment for shakes depends on the underlying cause and may involve medications, therapy, or other actions to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
05
scossa, tremer
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
06
tremolo, verdi
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
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