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(Entry 1 of 2)
a shaking of the earth
- the quake registered 6.5 on the Richter scale, causing widespread damage
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verbSynonyms of quake (Entry 2 of 2)
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
- the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards
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“Quake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quake. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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