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AFTERSHOCKS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word aftershocks. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word aftershocks. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AFTERSHOCKS

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quakes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

verb

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• shake with seismic vibrations

quiverings
nounn
noun

• a shaky motion

• the act of vibrating

shakes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• building material used as siding or roofing

• frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream

• a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

• grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

• a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

• causing to move repeatedly from side to side

verb

• move or cause to move back and forth

• move with or as if with a tremor

• shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

• move back and forth or sideways

• undermine or cause to waver

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• get rid of

• bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking

• shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state

shudders
verbv
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

verb

• shake, as from cold

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

tremblings
nounn
noun

• a shaky motion

adjective satellite

• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze

tremors
nounn
noun

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

• a small earthquake

• shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)

verb

• shake with seismic vibrations

vibrations
nounn
noun

• the act of vibrating

• a shaky motion

• (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean

• a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively

Best Hypernyms For AFTERSHOCKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for aftershocks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
microseism tremor disturbances movements quakes tremors vibrations
Phrases (1)
earth tremor

Alternatives for QUAKES

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