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abalar

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐβɐˈlaɾ/a·ba·lar

Definition

1

To shake, to make tremble; to weaken, to undermine (morally or physically); to cause disturbance or commotion.

Usage examples

The earthquake shook the city for several seconds.
The fake news undermined the government's credibility.

Common combinations

shake the foundationsshake confidence