quake
quake Lexical Profile
quake Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An earthquake, or a sudden violent shaking of a planetary surface.
"Seismologists monitored several minor aftershocks following the main quake."
An instance of trembling, shivering, or shuddering, especially from fear or nervousness.
"He felt a sudden quake of anxiety in his stomach before stepping onto the stage."
• verb
To shake or tremble violently from an internal disturbance or external shock (especially of the earth or a structure).
"The entire cabin began to quake as the heavy freight train roared past on the nearby tracks."
To shudder or tremble uncontrollably as a result of strong emotion such as fear, cold, or nervousness.
"The young puppies began to quake at the sound of the distant thunder."
• Rhymes for quake
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English quaken, derived from Old English cwacian ('to tremble, shake, or chatter'), which is of Germanic origin.