Jerk
Jerk verb - To make jerky or restless movements.
Usage example: you've got to quit jerking, or the barber will nick you by accident
Quake
Quake verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
Usage example: the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards
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Synonyms for Quake
Jerk and quake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jerk" instead the word "Quake" as a verb or a noun.
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