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Quaker (Noun)

One who quakes and trembles with (or as with) fear.

Nouns denoting people.

The timid child became a quaker at the mere mention of the dark basement.
As the storm approached, the quaker in her couldn't help but cower under the bed.
His eyes widened and he turned into a quaker as the snake slithered across his path.
The eerie atmosphere of the abandoned mansion turned even the bravest explorer into a quaker.
The little boy's eyes grew wide and he became a quaker as the loud thunder boomed outside.

A member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers).

Nouns denoting people.

The Quaker community in the town was known for its commitment to social justice and peace activism.
As a Quaker, she believed in the importance of simplicity and humility in daily life.
The Quaker meetinghouse was a place of quiet contemplation and worship for the community.
He was a Quaker minister who traveled extensively throughout the country, spreading the message of love and compassion.
The Quaker values of equality and nonviolence guided her decision to become involved in the anti-war movement.