Noun
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shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
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earthquake,
temblor,
seism |
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geological phenomenon a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth
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seismic disturbance,
shock the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle"
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earth tremor,
microseism,
tremor an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
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Verb
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shake with fast, tremulous movements; "His nostrils palpitated"
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quiver,
palpitate |
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tremble move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways; "His hands were trembling when he signed the document"
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shake with seismic vibrations; "The earth was quaking"
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tremor |
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agitate,
shake change the arrangement or position of
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