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vibrate

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  1. swing                 
 
vi.brate \'vi--.bra-t\ vb [L vibratus, pp. of vibrare to shake, vibrate - 
   more at WIPEM 1: to swing or move to and fro  2: to emit with or as if with 
   a vibratory motion  3: to mark or measure by oscillation {a pendulum 
   vibrating seconds } 4: to set in vibration  1a: to move to and fro or from 
   side to side : OSCILLATE  1b: WAVER {~ between opinions}  2: to be in a 
   state of vibration : QUIVER  3: to respond sympathetically : THRILL {~ to 
   the opportuni ty}