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quake
[ kweyk ]
verb (used without object)
- (of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like:
He spoke boldly even though his legs were quaking.
Synonyms:
- (of things) to shake or tremble, as from shock, internal convulsion, or instability:
The earth suddenly began to quake.
Synonyms:
noun
- an earthquake.
- a trembling or tremulous agitation.
quake
/ ɱɪ /
verb
- to shake or tremble with or as with fear
- to convulse or quiver, as from instability
noun
- the act or an instance of quaking
- informal.short for earthquake
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲiԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ܲiԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quake1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quake1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The UN says the earthquake has pushed a further two million people into need, some 2.5 million were already displaced before the quake.
The quake damaged homes and public buildings, caused widespread power cuts, and led to some oil infrastructure being temporarily shut down.
Turkish officials reported two other smaller quakes, while aftershocks were also recorded.
The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital, and some offices have reportedly been moved to Yangon.
While the quake, which was centered near Julian, sent shaking across the region, there were no reported injuries or major damage.
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