Shook meanings in Portuguese

chocou

Example:

The news shook everyone in the town.

A notícia chocou todos na cidade.

She was shook by the unexpected announcement.

Ela ficou chocada com o anúncio inesperado.

Usage: informalContext: Used to describe a strong emotional reaction, often due to surprise or shock.

Note: This usage is common in informal conversations and can express feelings of disbelief or surprise.

abalar

Example:

The earthquake shook the entire city.

O terremoto abalou toda a cidade.

The loud noise shook the windows.

O barulho alto abalou as janelas.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe physical shaking or movement.

Note: This usage can refer to both physical and metaphorical shaking, such as in feelings or stability.

mover

Example:

He shook the bottle before pouring.

Ele moveu a garrafa antes de servir.

She shook the rug to get rid of the dust.

Ela moveu o tapete para tirar a poeira.

Usage: informalContext: Refers to the physical action of shaking an object.

Note: This is a more literal and physical meaning of 'shook', often used in everyday activities.

perturbar

Example:

The horror movie really shook me.

O filme de terror realmente me perturbou.

That experience shook my confidence.

Aquela experiência perturbou minha confiança.

Usage: informalContext: Describes the effect of an experience on a person's mental state.

Note: This meaning emphasizes emotional or psychological disturbance rather than physical movement.

quaked

To shake or tremble violently, often used in the context of the earth shaking.

Example: The ground quaked as the earthquake struck.

Note: Quaked is typically used to describe a more intense shaking, especially in the context of earthquakes.

trembled

To shake involuntarily, especially due to fear, cold, or weakness.

Example: She trembled with fear as the thunder roared.

Note: Trembled often implies a slighter or more subtle shaking compared to shook.

jiggled

To move quickly back and forth with small movements.

Example: The loose doorknob jiggled in my hand.

Note: Jiggled is often used to describe a small, rapid shaking motion.

quivered

To shake slightly, often due to strong emotions or nervousness.

Example: His voice quivered with emotion as he spoke.

Note: Quivered typically conveys a sense of trembling due to emotions or nervousness.

shivered

To shake or tremble involuntarily, especially due to cold or fear.

Example: She shivered in the cold wind blowing through the open window.

Note: Shivered specifically refers to shaking caused by cold or fear.

Shook up

To be greatly disturbed or shocked by something.

Example: The news of her resignation really shook up the team.

Note: The addition of 'up' adds emphasis to the feeling of disturbance or shock.

Shook to the core

To be deeply affected or shaken at the innermost level.

Example: The unexpected loss left him shook to the core.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the profound impact on one's core being.

Shook hands on it

To finalize an agreement or promise through a handshake.

Example: They shook hands on the deal, sealing their agreement.

Note: The act of shaking hands signifies a formal agreement or pact.

Shook like a leaf

To tremble or shake uncontrollably out of fear or nervousness.

Example: After the near-miss accident, she was shaking like a leaf.

Note: This phrase vividly compares the shaking to the fluttering of a leaf in the wind.

Shook off

To rid oneself of something negative or bothersome.

Example: He tried to shake off the negative comments and focus on his goals.

Note: Implies actively getting rid of something, typically a feeling or influence.

Shook it off

To dismiss or disregard something unpleasant or hurtful.

Example: Despite the criticism, she managed to shake it off and continue her work.

Note: Suggests a deliberate action to ignore or overcome a negative experience.

Shook his head

To move one's head from side to side to express disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief.

Example: He shook his head in disbelief at the outrageous claim.

Note: Indicates a physical gesture rather than an emotional state of being.

Shooketh

A playful and exaggerated way of saying someone is shocked or surprised.

Example: She was shooketh after hearing the news about her promotion.

Note: Adds a humorous or poetic flair to the expression.

Shookville

A place metaphorically representing a state of extreme shock or surprise.

Example: When she found out about the surprise party, she was sent straight to Shookville.

Note: Creates a vivid image of the intensity of the shock.

Shooking

A continuous state of being shocked or surprised.

Example: The plot twist in the movie had everyone shooking in their seats.

Note: Implies a prolonged or ongoing reaction to the shock.

Shooktacular

Describing something as being incredibly shocking or awe-inspiring.

Example: The magician's trick was so impressive, it was a truly shooktacular performance!

Note: Combines 'shook' with 'spectacular' to emphasize the magnitude of the shock.

Shooketh to the heavens

Expressing an extremely heightened level of shock and disbelief.

Example: When he heard the results of the competition, he was shooketh to the heavens.

Note: Emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the shock, reaching metaphorical heights.

Shookaloo

A playful and exaggerated way of describing a strong shaking or trembling.

Example: The thunder was so loud, it shookalooed the entire house.

Note: Adds a whimsical and humorous tone to the expression of being shook.

Shooksville

Similar to 'Shookville,' representing a state of being intensely shocked or taken by surprise.

Example: His reaction to the surprise birthday party landed him straight in Shooksville.

Note: Conveys a sense of 'destination' to emphasize the magnitude of the shock.

She was shook by the news.

Ela ficou abalada com a notícia.

He shook his head in disbelief.

Ele balançou a cabeça em descrença.

The earthquake shook the entire city.

O terremoto sacudiu toda a cidade.

Shook - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense)

Lemma: shake

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): shakes

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): shake

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): shook

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): shaken

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): shaking

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): shakes

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): shake

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): shake

Syllabification and Stress

shook Contains 1 syllables: shook

Phonetic transcription:

shook , (The red syllable is stressed)

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