shaken

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈʃeɪkən/
Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

Example Sentences
  • He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.
2 Definition

To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.

Example Sentences
  • Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no".
3 Definition

To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.

Example Sentences
  • to shake fruit down from a tree
4 Definition

To disturb emotionally; to shock.

Synonyms
traumatize
Example Sentences
  • He was shaken by what had happened.
5 Definition

To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).

Example Sentences
  • I can't shake the feeling that I forgot something.
6 Definition

To move from side to side.

Synonyms
shiver tremble
Example Sentences
  • She shook with grief.
7 Definition

(usually as "shake on") To shake hands.

Example Sentences
  • OK, let's shake on it.
8 Definition

To dance.

Example Sentences
  • She was shaking it on the dance floor.
9 Definition

To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.

Example Sentences
  • to shake a note in music
10 Definition

To threaten to overthrow.

Example Sentences
  • The experience shook my religious belief.
11 Definition

To be agitated; to lose firmness.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a state of shock or trauma.

Example Sentences
  • We were left shaken by the revelations of abuse.