verb
- to shake or tremble, especially from fear, cold, or strong emotion
- to shake violently, as from an earthquake
noun
- an earthquake
Usage: informal
Examples
- The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
- She quaked with fear when she heard the loud noise.
- The building quaked as the heavy truck passed by.
- His voice quaked with emotion as he spoke.
- The recent quake damaged several buildings downtown.
- Residents felt a small quake early this morning.