Quaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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quaking

[ ˈkweɪkɪŋ ]

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shaking

A quaking is a shaking or trembling movement, often due to fear, cold, or excitement. It can also refer to a slight trembling of the earth's surface caused by seismic activity.

Synonyms

quivering, shaking, trembling

Examples of usage

Their voices were filled with quaking fear.
The quaking of the ground could be felt for miles.
The quaking of her hands gave away her nervousness.

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shaking

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

Synonyms

quivering, shaking, trembling

Examples of usage

She was quaking with fear.
The small dog was quaking in the cold.
The building quaked as the earthquake hit.

Translations

Translations of the word "quaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tremendo

🇮🇳 कांपना

🇩🇪 zittern

🇮🇩 gemetar

🇺🇦 тремтіння

🇵🇱 drżenie

🇯🇵 震える (ふるえる)

🇫🇷 tremblant

🇪🇸 temblor

🇹🇷 titreme

🇰🇷 떨림

🇸🇦 اهتزاز

🇨🇿 třesoucí se

🇸🇰 chvenie

🇨🇳 颤抖 (chàn dǒu)

🇸🇮 tresoč

🇮🇸 skjálfandi

🇰🇿 дірілдеу

🇬🇪 კანკალი

🇦🇿 titrəyiş

🇲🇽 temblor

Word origin

The word 'quaking' originated from the Old English word 'cwacian', meaning 'to shake'. Over time, it evolved to 'quaking' in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of shaking or trembling. The use of 'quaking' to describe fear or cold-induced shaking has been prevalent in English literature and language for centuries.