quaking
The word “quaking” has 1 syllable: quaking.
It's pronounced as /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for quaking?
In the thesaurus, “quaking” has 36 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quaking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quaking
- agitation
- cataclysm
- consternation
- dismay
- earthquake
- horror
- insecure
- jerking
- jittery
- juddering
- nervous
- panic
- precarious
- quivering
- resonant
- rickety
- rocking
- rocky
- shaking
- shiver
- shivering
- shuddering
- trembling
- trembly
- trepidation
- tumult
- turbulence
- twitching
- unsettled
- unstable
- unsteady
- upheaval
- vibrating
- vibration
- weak
- wobbly
Antonyms for quaking
- brave
- calm
- calmness
- certain
- confidence
- confident
- contentment
- controlled
- definite
- firm
- guarded
- happiness
- happy
- peace
- protected
- safe
- secure
- sound
- stable
- steady
- strong
- sure
Meanings of quaking
- verb
- To tremble or shake.
- To be in a state of fear, shock, amazement, etc., such as might cause one to tremble.
- noun
- The action of the verb to quake.
- adjective
- That shakes or shivers.
Example Sentences
- The frightened rabbit stood still, its body quaking with fear as it sensed danger nearby.
- As the thunderstorm approached, the leaves on the trees began quaking in anticipation of the impending rain.
- The young child clung to their parent's leg, quaking at the sight of the towering amusement park ride.
- The explorer found themselves quaking in the eerie darkness of the ancient cave, unsure of what lurked within.
- Witnessing the intense confrontation, the bystanders felt their hearts quaking with the tension in the air.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quaking, such as: agitation, brave, calm, calmness, cataclysm, certain, confidence.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- tottering
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- tremulous
- vibrating
- wabbly
- waiting
- wavering
- wobbly
wabbly
- erratic
- groggy
- precarious
- quaking
- rickety
- rocky
- shaking
- shuddering
- trembling
- trembly
- unstable
- wobbly