quake

quake · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To shake or tremble, especially from fear or instability.

  2. 2.

    [as noun]An earthquake.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    quake in one's boots — To be extremely frightened.
  • •
    quake with fear — To tremble due to fear.

Related words

See also: earthquake, shake, shudder, tremble
Synonyms: shake, shudder, tremble

Etymology

From Old English cwacian ("to tremble, shake"), of Germanic origin. Related to quag and quiver.