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