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Meanings of the shakes in inglês

russo
белая горячка
português
delirium tremens
espanhol
delírium trémens
catalão
delírium trèmens
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Rapid onset of confusion caused by alcohol withdrawal; usually lasts for 2–3 days; symptoms include nightmare, agitation, global confusion, disorientation, hallucination, fever, high blood pressure, heavy sweating.

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delirium tremens
Usage of the shakes in inglês
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I escaped with gashes and, later, a minor case of the shakes.
Wired
2
To this day, when I think about it, I get the shakes.
Metro 2033
3
Afterward he collapsed onto the deck and gave in to the shakes.
Leviathan Wakes
4
Then the shakes and the gulps and the need to throw up.
61 hours
5
We've both got the shakes! the husband exclaimed on hearing the news.
News.com.au
6
Think voice control in the Camera app to reduce the shakes.
Wired
7
I used to drink them but they gave me the shakes.
Hard eight
8
Outside the wind, rising, howled through the shakes of the roof.
The Mountains
9
We ordered snacks and coffee strong enough to give a pachyderm the shakes.
Bones of the Lost
10
Even with the shakes, he had a chance if he took it now.
Shutter Island
11
I had Kesia Guyen check them out, and she immediately got the shakes.
Treecat Wars
12
Alone in the wilderness again, the shakes about to set in.
Stash
13
Rae squared her shoulders to hide the shakes that threatened her.
Radiant Shadows
14
Teddy stood and the shakes rocked his arms from the shoulders on down.
Shutter Island
15
He still got the shakes when he remembered Melissa touching him.
Touching darkness
16
I had the shakes, I was nauseous, and I couldn't catch my balance.
Oh lord, help me keep my panties on