Shake and Yank

Shake

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

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

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

Yank verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.

Usage example: she stupidly yanked the wheel while I was driving

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Shake and yank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shake" instead a verb "Yank".

Nearby Words: yanked, Yankee, yanking

love	shake love	yank love
soul	shake soul	yank soul
man	shake man	yank man
guy	shake guy	yank guy
Other words: table, hand, way, earth, bit, opponents.

During the lunchbox scene, pay attention to Chiho's expressions and how she throws herself across the table to grab, yank and then shake Maou.

Source: Light Novel / The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

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