Synonyms of shaking up

shaking up

verb

present participle of shake up

as in appalling

to cause an unpleasant surprise for

the news that we had failed the auto inspection shook us up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appalling
• shocking
• stunning
• horrifying
• shaking
• frightening
• startling
• scaring
• freaking (out)
• bowling over
• astonishing
• knocking for a loop
• jolting
• terrifying
• flooring
• amazing
• turning off
• outraging
• disgusting
• alarming
• panicking
• affrighting
• overwhelming
• sickening
• terrorizing
• stupefying
• scarifying
• flabbergasting
• spooking
• dumbfounding
• nauseating
• weirding out
• frighting
• revolting
• dismaying
• distressing
• offending
• astounding
• discomposing
• displeasing
• repelling
• daunting
• upsetting
• scandalizing
• disturbing
• disconcerting
• unsettling
• disquieting
• undoing
• unnerving
• awing
• perturbing
• emasculating
• discomforting
• dispiriting
• chilling
• overpowering
• unstringing
• unmanning
• demoralizing
• crushing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cushioning
• charming
• gratifying
• rejoicing
• pleasing
• tickling
• buffering
• comforting
• enticing
• tempting
• cheering
• delighting
• assuring
• soothing
• reassuring
• consoling
• solacing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shaking up

There are some earthquakes that are shaking up the infrastructure of the global industry. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Year after year, the Global Women’s Summit has brought together women who are shaking up the status quo and reimagining the future. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2026

Ford's Ranger is the best midsize pickup Ford's full-size pickup and small truck model aren't the only ones shaking up rankings. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Meanwhile, raging forest fires and a red-alert heat wave are shaking up France’s biggest national holiday, forcing the cancellation of traditional fireworks and firefighters’ balls. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

The Giants are shaking up their pitching staff after yet another series loss. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Extreme heat is set to significantly affect swallowing speed, completely shaking up the oddsmakers' lines. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Catherine’s sister Claire (Kara Young and, later, Adrienne Warren) flies in from New York City following their father’s passing, shaking up Catherine’s universe. — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026

From Miami to Monaco, these 37 innovative hotel bars are shaking up stellar cocktails with a splash of outstanding service. — Forbes.com, 19 June 2026