shook

/ʃuːk/ or /ʃuk/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something feel frightened or anxious, or to cause a sudden movement or fall

“The loud noise shook the baby.”

2. verb

to cause something to move or be affected by a force, such as an earthquake

“The earthquake shook the entire city.”

3. verb

to stir or mix (a liquid) violently, so that it foams or becomes turbulent

“She shook the cocktail to mix the ingredients.”

4. noun

a sudden shock or violent movement

“The car took a shook on the road.”

5. adjective

extremely frightened or anxious

“She was shook after the accident.”

Synonyms

  • scared
  • shaken
  • stirred
  • terrified
  • trembled

Antonyms

  • calmed
  • comforted
  • pacified
  • settled
  • soothed