Quake
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Emotional Intensity
Used to emphasize strong emotions beyond physical shaking. He quaked with rage after the unfair decision.
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Not Always Literal
'Quake' can be used metaphorically for describing internal feelings. She quaked at the thought of speaking in public.
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Exaggeration Alert
Sometimes 'quake' is used to exaggerate a slight nervous feeling. I quaked in my boots waiting for the test results.