violent shake
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Indicates a very strong and potentially destructive shake.
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- The unexpected violent shake of the ground sent tremors through the entire city.
- Engineers designed the skyscraper to withstand even the most violent shake from an earthquake.
- The old house groaned under the repeated violent shakes caused by the strong winds.
- She gave the bottle a violent shake to mix the contents thoroughly.
- Witnesses described a single, violent shake that preceded the collapse of the bridge.
- Despite the violent shake, the fragile antique vase remained miraculously intact.
- The roller coaster ride simulated a violent shake, thrilling the passengers.
- A sudden violent shake woke everyone in the middle of the night.
- They hoped the structure could absorb the violent shake without sustaining major damage.
- The machine emitted a loud noise and a violent shake before finally breaking down.