shake
/ˈʃeɪk/verb
Elementary
1
To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
2
To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
3
To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
4
To disturb emotionally; to shock.
5
To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).
6
To move from side to side.
7
To shake hands.
8
To dance.
9
To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
10
To threaten to overthrow.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing