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Waggle

To reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle.

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Broader term 5

Agitation 76% connected

The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion; as, the sea after…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Jiggle 76% connected

To wriggle or frisk about; to move awkwardly; to shake up and down.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Joggle 76% connected

To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wiggle 76% connected

To move to and fro with a quick, jerking motion; to bend rapidly, or with a wavering motion, from side to side; to wag; to squirm; to wriggle; as, th…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Shake 74% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shake 74% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Wag 74% connected

To move one way and the other with quick turns; to shake to and fro; to move vibratingly; to cause to vibrate, as a part of the body; as, to wag the…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Wag 74% connected

To move one way and the other with quick turns; to shake to and fro; to move vibratingly; to cause to vibrate, as a part of the body; as, to wag the…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Shake 92% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wag 92% connected

To move one way and the other with quick turns; to shake to and fro; to move vibratingly; to cause to vibrate, as a part of the body; as, to wag the…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Wamble 92% connected

To heave; to be disturbed by nausea; -- said of the stomach.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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