EARTHQUAKE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EARTHQUAKE?

Need another word that means the same as “earthquake”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “earthquake” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Earthquake” are: quake, seism, temblor, earth tremor, tremor, convulsion, shock, foreshock, aftershock, upheaval, eruption, turmoil, turbulence, disruption, agitation, disturbance, unrest, disorder, furore, upset, tumult, chaos

Earthquake as a Noun

Definitions of "Earthquake" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “earthquake” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
• Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity.
• A great upheaval.
• A disturbance that is extremely disruptive.
• Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.

Synonyms of "Earthquake" as a noun (22 Words)

aftershock	A tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.
agitation	A state of agitation or turbulent change or development. Widespread agitation for social reform.
chaos	Complete disorder and confusion. Snow caused chaos in the region.
convulsion	A violent social or political upheaval. The convulsions of 1939 45.
disorder	A state of confusion. Recurrent food crises led to outbreaks of disorder.
disruption	The act of causing disorder. No industry is immune to digital disruption.
disturbance	Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication. The disturbances were precipitated when four men were refused bail.
earth tremor	The 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on.
eruption	A sudden very loud noise. Irritable skin eruptions.
foreshock	A mild tremor preceding the violent shaking movement of an earthquake. A foreshock had been reported before the 1966 earthquake.
furore	A sudden outburst (as of protest. It was little thought that they would excite such a furore among stamp collectors.
quake	An earthquake. A big quake east of the Rocky Mountains.
seism	Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity.
shock	An unpleasant or disappointing surprise. The home made lighting gave my father a shock when he touched the aquarium.
temblor	Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.
tremor	A small earthquake. A tremor of unease.
tumult	A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people. A tumult of shouting and screaming broke out.
turbulence	Unstable flow of a liquid or gas. The industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence.
turmoil	A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. The country was in turmoil.
unrest	A state of agitation or turbulent change or development. Years of industrial unrest.
upheaval	A rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building. Times of political upheaval.
upset	The act of upsetting something. The biggest upset since David beat Goliath.

Usage Examples of "Earthquake" as a noun

• A political earthquake.
• Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees.

Associations of "Earthquake" (30 Words)

aftermath	New grass growing after mowing or harvest. Food prices soared in the aftermath of the drought.
aftershock	A smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.
avalanche	Engulf or carry off by an avalanche. We have had an avalanche of applications for the post.
catastrophe	A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune. An environmental catastrophe.
devastating	Physically or spiritually devastating often used in combination. A devastating portrait of human folly.
disaster	A person or thing that is a complete failure. 159 people died in the disaster.
epicenter	The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
flicker	(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness. The interior lights flickered and came on.
flutter	An act of fluttering. A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden.
geologic	Of or relating to or based on geology. Geologic forces.
landslide	An overwhelming electoral victory. The road was blocked by a landslide.
palpitate	(of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly. His nostrils palpitated.
pulsate	Expand and contract with strong regular movements. Blood vessels throb and pulsate.
quake	An earthquake. A big quake east of the Rocky Mountains.
quiver	A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion. The tree s branches stopped quivering.
seismic	Subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration. After a few days of seismic activity the volcanic eruption started.
seismograph	An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
seismology	The branch of geology that studies earthquakes.
shake	A milkshake. Don t miss the homemade cookies and shakes.
shaking	The act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements. The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.
shiver	Shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited. She gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms.
shudder	An act of shuddering. I shuddered with horror.
tremble	A trembling feeling, movement, or sound. There was a slight tremble in his voice.
tremor	Undergo a tremor or tremors. A tremor of unease.
tremulous	Quivering as from weakness or fear. Barbara s voice was tremulous.
tsunami	A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. A colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes.
vibrate	Move continuously and rapidly to and fro. The cabin started to vibrate.
vibration	(physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean. The big capacity engine generated less vibration.
volcanic	Explosively unstable. Thick deposits of black volcanic ash.
wobble	Waver between different courses of action; vacillate. The handlebars developed a wobble.