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English noun: earthquake

1. earthquake (event) shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity


Synonymsquake, seism, temblor


Broader (hypernym)geological phenomenon


Narrower (hyponym)earth tremor, microseism, seaquake, seismic disturbance, shock, submarine earthquake, tremor

2. earthquake (state) a disturbance that is extremely disruptive


SamplesSelling the company caused an earthquake among the employees.


Broader (hypernym)commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do









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