SHAKES

shakes

Noun

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  1. A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction; usually following the.
    video game addicts also have sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. 1
    When researchers either stopped the diet or administered an opioid blocker, the rats showed signs common to drug withdrawal, such as teeth-chattering and the shakes. 2

Verb



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