to shake; to move; to unsettle
1. to shake or cause to vibrate; to move from one place to another
The earthquake shook the buildings.
O terremoto abalou os edifícios.
2. to disturb emotionally; to unsettle or distress someone
The news shook him deeply.
A notícia o abalou profundamente.
3. to weaken or compromise something
The scandal shook public confidence.
O escândalo abalou a confiança pública.
4. to set in motion; to set off or leave
They set off on their journey.
Eles abalaram em sua jornada.
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