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EARTHQUAKES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word earthquakes. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word earthquakes. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EARTHQUAKES

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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

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

temblors
nounn
noun

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

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

quake
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

seism
nounn
noun

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

temblor
nounn
noun

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

tremor
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

Best Hypernyms For EARTHQUAKES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for earthquakes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
commotion disruption disturbance flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah kerfuffle events phenomena
Phrases (2)
geological phenomenonhurly burly
Abbreviations (1)
to-do

Alternatives for QUAKES

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