Quaking — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun adjective /ˈkwāk/

Meaning & Definition of Quaking

Quaking (verb)

  1. to shake or vibrate usually from shock or instability
  2. to tremble or shudder usually from cold or fear

Quaking (noun)

  1. an aspen (Populus tremuloides) chiefly of the U.S. and Canada with small nearly circular leaves that have flattened petioles and finely serrate margins and that flutter in the slightest breeze

Quaking (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

    "found the quaking stray dog wandering outside in the rain"

    similar: aquiver, atremble, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly
    related: convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing
    near: controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Quaking (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in rocking, juddering

    similar: juddering (chiefly British), rocking, jiggling, oscillation, quivering, shaking, shivering, shuddering, trembling, twitching, vibration, jiggle, palpitation, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, tremor, twitch

Quaking (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

    "the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards"

    similar: agitating, bucketing, convulsing, jerking, jiggling, joggling, jolting, jouncing, juddering (chiefly British), quivering, shaking, shuddering, vibrating, wobbling
    related: rocking, swaying, swinging, chattering, quavering, shivering, thrilling, trembling, twitching, doddering, wavering, flickering, fluctuating, fluttering, oscillating, undulating, waving, beating, palpitating, pit-a-patting, pitter-pattering, pulsating, pulsing, throbbing

Related Entry: Quake (verb)

Quake is a different word from Quaking. The synonyms below are for quake, not for quaking.

  1. to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

    "the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards"

    similar: agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, joggle, jolt, jounce, judder (chiefly British), quiver, shake, shudder, vibrate, wobble
    related: rock, sway, swing, chatter, quaver, shiver, thrill, tremble, twitch, dodder, waver, flicker, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, undulate, wave, beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quaking

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quaking:

Chiefly British: juddering
aquiver, atremble, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly, rocking, jiggling, oscillation, shivering, twitching, vibration, jiggle, palpitation, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, tremor, twitch, agitating, bucketing, convulsing, jerking, joggling, jolting, jouncing, vibrating

Related Words for Quaking

convulsive, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing, swaying, swinging, chattering, quavering, thrilling, doddering, flickering, fluctuating, fluttering, oscillating, undulating, waving, beating, pit-a-patting, pitter-pattering, pulsing

Near Antonyms of Quaking

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Word Forms of Quaking

Inflections: quaked

Origin & Etymology of Quaking

Middle English, from Old English cwacian

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Quaking

quaking aspen

Frequently Asked Questions about Quaking

What does "Quaking" mean?

"Quaking" means to shake or vibrate usually from shock or instability. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to shake or vibrate usually from shock or instability. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Quaking"?

Other words for "Quaking" include aquiver, atremble, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering and shuddery. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quaking" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quaking"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quaking". Common alternatives include aquiver, atremble, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering and tottery.

How do you use "Quaking" in a sentence?

Examples of "Quaking" in a sentence: "found the quaking stray dog wandering outside in the rain"; "the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards".

Is "Quaking" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quaking" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Quaking"?

"Quaking" is pronounced /ˈkwāk/.

What is the origin of the word "Quaking"?

"Quaking" comes from Middle English, from Old English cwacian. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Quaking" meaning "marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements"?

When "Quaking" (adjective) means marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements, synonyms include aquiver, atremble, quavery, quivering, shaking and shaky.