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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for vibrate

Verb

1. vibrate, move
usage: shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
2. oscillate, vibrate, swing, sway
usage: move or swing from side to side regularly; "the needle on the meter was oscillating"
3. hover, vibrate, vacillate, oscillate, hesitate, waver, waffle
usage: be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action; "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
4. resonate, vibrate, sound, go
usage: sound with resonance; "The sound resonates well in this theater"
5. thrill, tickle, vibrate, stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir
usage: feel sudden intense sensation or emotion; "he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"
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