quake

[[t]kwe͟ɪk[/t]]

quakes, quaking, quaked

1) N-COUNT A quake is the same as an earthquake.

The quake destroyed mud buildings in many remote villages.

Syn:

earthquake

2) VERB If you quake, you shake, usually because you are very afraid.

[V with n] I just stood there quaking with fear...

Her shoulders quaked.

3) PHRASE: V inflects If you are quaking in your boots or quaking in your shoes, you feel very nervous or afraid, and may be feeling slightly weak as a result.

If you stand up straight you'll give an impression of self-confidence even if you're quaking in your boots.