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SHAKEN

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Shaken.

How to pronounce shaken:

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Shaken - as an adjective satellite

Disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

Example: "Retrieved his named from her jolted memory"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jolted

Shaken - as a verb

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

Example: "He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when i popped it open, soda went everywhere."

To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.

Example: "Shaking his head, he kept repeating "no, no, no"."

To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.

Example: "To shake fruit down from a tree"

To disturb emotionally; to shock.

Example: "He was shaken by what had happened."

To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).

Example: "I can't shake the feeling that i forgot something."

To move from side to side.

Example: "She shook with grief."

(usually as "shake on") to shake hands.

Example: "Ok, let's shake on it."

To dance.

Example: "She was shaking it on the dance floor."

To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.

Example: "To shake a note in music"

To threaten to overthrow.

Example: "The experience shook my religious belief."

To be agitated; to lose firmness.

Shaken - as an adjective

In a state of shock or trauma.

Example: "We were left shaken by the revelations of abuse."

Example Sentences

"She was visibly shaken after the car accident."
"The earthquake left many buildings damaged and shaken."
"The news of his sudden death has left us all shaken."
"Her voice was filled with shaken emotions as she spoke about the tragedy."
"The police officer described the witness as shaken but cooperative."
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Word Game Points

Is SHAKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shaken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHAKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHAKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shaken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHAKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHAKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shaken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHAKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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