Conquassate

/kɒnˈkwæseɪt/ verb

Definition

To shake violently together; to agitate or convulse with great force.

Etymology

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'quassare' (to shake, shatter), creating a verb meaning intense shaking or shattering together.

Kelly Says

This word captures the violence of earthquakes or explosions—'conquassate' sounds like what it means, with hard consonants mimicking violent shaking.

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