(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
The earthquake shook the building.
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(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.
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(transitive) To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
Shaking his head, he kept repeating “No, no, no”.
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