Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A sudden and intense shaking of the ground resulting from movements within the earth's crust or volcanic activity.
Earthquake
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They understand the nature of thunder storms and earthquakes.
'Then there has been an earthquake,' George said.
Once outside, I realised that it was an earthquake.
Etymology:
From Middle English erthequake, from Old English eorþðēċe, from Proto-Germanic *erþa- + *ðōhyan, indicating an intense shaking or trembling (9th century).
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