EARTHQUAKES Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word earthquakes. (close relations)
Definition of EARTHQUAKES
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 |