Nudge and Shake

Nudge

Nudge verb - To pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing.

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

Shake

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

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

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

How words are described

good good nudge good shake
obvious obvious nudge obvious shake
little little nudge little shake
slight slight nudge slight shake
Other adjectives: slightest, extra.

Common collocations

table nudge table shake table
way nudge way shake way
world nudge world shake world
bit nudge bit shake bit
Other words: machine, little, feelings.
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