Word EARTHQUAKE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
earthquake
🇺🇸 [ˈɜrθˌkweɪk]
Meanings
A sudden, often violent shaking of the ground, caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic activity.
Examples
- The earthquake damaged many buildings.
- They prepared for possible aftershocks from the earthquake.
- An earthquake can cause tsunamis near coastlines.
Synonyms
tremor
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quake
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seismic event
Antonyms
calm
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stability
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peace