Synonyms of quake

quake 1 of 2

noun

as in earthquake

a shaking of the earth

the quake registered 6.5 on the Richter scale, causing widespread damage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earthquake
• tremor
• temblor
• shake
• shock
• aftershock
• upheaval
• convulsion
• foreshock
• microearthquake
• cataclysm
• microseism
• seaquake

quake

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verb

as in to shake

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shake
• shudder
• jerk
• tremble
• vibrate
• quiver
• shiver
• jolt
• twitch
• wobble
• convulse
• bucket
• jiggle
• sway
• judder
• agitate
• swing
• wabble
• wave
• rock
• flicker
• throb
• jounce
• joggle
• flutter
• chatter
• quaver
• thrill
• pulse
• waver
• palpitate
• fluctuate
• undulate
• pulsate
• oscillate
• beat
• pit-a-pat
• pitter-patter
• dodder