Definitions

1. noun

a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth’s crust, resulting in an earthquake

“The city was hit by a massive quake that left many buildings damaged.”

2. verb

to cause a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, especially due to an earthquake

“The volcano’s eruption caused the ground to quake.”

3. verb

to feel a sudden and intense fear or anxiety, often due to a threat or danger

“She began to quake with fear as she watched the snake approach.”