Synonyms for earthquake

Synonyms for (noun) earthquake

Synonyms: earthquake, quake, seism, temblor

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

Similar words: geological phenomenon

Definition: a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth


Synonyms: earthquake

Definition: a disturbance that is extremely disruptive

Usage: selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees

Similar words: disruption, disturbance, to-do, commotion, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle

Definition: a disorderly outburst or tumult

Usage: they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused


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