Flounder and Shake

Flounder

Flounder verb - To proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually.

Shake and flounder are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shake" instead a verb "Flounder".

Nearby Words: floundered, floundering

Shake

Shake verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.

Flounder and shake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flounder" instead a verb "Shake".

Nearby Words: shaky, shaking, shaken, shakedown, shaker
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