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earthquake

/'ɜrθ,kweɪk/

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

quake seism temblor

type of:
geological phenomenon
noun
a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
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"selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees"

type of:
commotion disruption disturbance flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah hurly burly kerfuffle to-do

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