Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shook

verb
/ʃʊk/
Definition
Past tense of shake; to move something back and forth or up and down quickly.
Examples
  • She shook the bottle before pouring the drink.
  • The loud noise shook him awake in the middle of the night.
  • He was so frightened that he shook uncontrollably.
Meaning
The term ‘shook’ refers to a sudden, rapid movement or the state of being disturbed or upset by something.
Synonyms
  • shaken
  • jolted
  • quivered
  • wobbled