Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quake
verb
/kweɪk/
Definition
To shake or tremble, especially as a result of an earthquake.
Examples
- The ground began to quake during the earthquake, causing buildings to sway.
- She felt her heart quake with fear as she approached the haunted house.
Meaning
A sudden shift in the ground caused by geological activity, or to vibrate due to fear or intense emotion.
Synonyms
- tremble
- shake
- quiver
- shudder
