Shake Off

Synonyms of shake off

• cast off
• get rid of
• rid oneself of

Antonyms of shake off

• cling to
• retain
• hold on to

Collocations of shake off

fear

Frequency: 70 %

She tried to shake off her fear of heights before going on the roller coaster.

stress

Frequency: 65 %

He decided to go for a run to shake off the stress of the day.

anxiety

Frequency: 60 %

He needed to shake off his anxiety before giving the presentation.

doubt

Frequency: 50 %

She had to shake off her doubt and believe in herself.

negativity

Frequency: 45 %

She tried to shake off the negativity and focus on the positive aspects of her life.

Idiomatic Expressions for shake off

• Phrase: Shake off a cold
  Meaning: To recover from an illness, typically a cold, by getting rid of its symptoms.
  Usage: He drank plenty of fluids and rested in order to shake off his cold quickly.