Shook example sentences
Related (6): trembled, quaked, rattled, jolted, convulsed, startled
shook
verb
shook up (adjective) · shook (adjective)
- past of shake
- emotionally or physically disturbed; upset:
shook
noun NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH
shook (noun) · shooks (plural noun)
- a set of components ready for assembly into a box or cask.
shake
verb
shook (past tense)
- (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate:
- cause to tremble or vibrate:
- (of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) tremble uncontrollably from a strong emotion:
- move (an object) up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky movements:
- grasp (someone) and move them roughly to and fro, either in anger or to rouse them from sleep:
- brandish in anger or as a warning; make a threatening gesture with:
- upset the composure or confidence of; shock or astonish:
- cause a change of mood or attitude by shocking or disturbing (someone):
- successfully deal with or recover from (an illness, injury, or negative feeling):
Synonyms
shake, vibrate, tremble, quiver, quake, shiver, shudder, judder, jiggle, wobble, rock, sway, swing, roll, oscillate, convulse, tremble, quiver, quake, shiver, shudder, jiggle, joggle, agitate, waggle, brandish, wave, flourish, swing, wield, raise, upset, distress, disturb, unsettle, perturb, disconcert, discompose, disquiet, unnerve, trouble, agitate, fluster, shock, alarm, frighten, scare, worry, dismay, rattle, weaken, undermine, damage, impair, harm, hurt, injure, reduce, diminish, decrease, lessen, soothe, reassure, strengthen, break, abandon, end, stop, cease, renounce, forgo, eschew, quit, start"Shook" Example Sentences
1. The earthquake shook the entire city.2. She shook her head in disbelief.
3. The dog shook the water off its fur after swimming.
4. The old building shook with each passing train.
5. He shook his fist angrily at the passing car.
6. The cold wind shook the trees vigorously.
7. The singer's amazing performance shook the audience to their core.
8. I shook with excitement at the news.
9. The political scandal shook the nation.
10. She shook the dust off the old book before opening it.
11. The thunderstorm shook the windows and doors.
12. He shook hands with the interviewer before leaving.
13. The little girl shook her piggy bank to count her savings.
14. The football player shook off his injury and continued playing.
15. The dance floor shook with the beat of the music.
16. The avalanche shook the mountain pass.
17. She shook her head to clear her thoughts.
18. The earthquake shook loose several rocks.
19. He shook the snow off his coat before entering the house.
20. The explosion shook the building and shattered windows.
21. He shook his opponent's hand after the match.
22. The baby shook with laughter at the silly faces.
23. The farmer shook the tree to harvest apples.
24. The machine shook violently before finally breaking down.
25. She shook her nerves before starting her speech.
26. The ship shook with the waves in the stormy sea.
27. The child shook the gift package eagerly to guess what was inside.
28. The drumming shook the entire room during the concert.
29. She shook out the tablecloth after the meal.
30. The boxer shook off the punch and counterattacked.
Common Phases
1. I was shook when I heard the news;2. The earthquake shook the whole city;
3. She shook her head in disbelief;
4. He shook my hand firmly;
5. I am so shook right now.