First Known Use: before 12th century
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1quake
verb \ˈkwāk\
: to shake because of fear, anger, etc.
: to shake violently
quakedquak·ing
Full Definition of QUAKE
intransitive verb
1
: to shake or vibrate usually from shock or instability
2
: to tremble or shudder usually from cold or fear
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Origin of QUAKE
Middle English, from Old English cwacian
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2quake
noun
Definition of QUAKE
: an instance of shaking or trembling (as of the earth or moon); especially : earthquake
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First Known Use of QUAKE
14th century
Related to QUAKE
- Synonyms
- earthquake, shake, temblor, tremor
QUAKE Defined for Kids
1quake
verb \ˈkwāk\
quakedquak·ing
Definition of QUAKE for Kids
1
: to shake usually from shock or lack of stability <The explosion made the house quake.>
2
: to tremble or shudder usually from cold or fear <Regardless, the guards' faces were stern and hard, and she quaked inside. — Grace Lin, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon>
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