EnglishExamples
- //a building destroyed by earthquake
- //the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1earthquake
noun
Synonyms
- a shaking of the earth //the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
- a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order) //the election of the socialist candidate caused a political earthquake that nearly led to a military coupRelated Wordsinsurgency insurrection mutiny overthrow overturn rebellion revolt revolution subversion unrest uprising upset
Examples
- //a building destroyed by earthquake
- //the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1earthquake
noun
Synonyms
- a shaking of the earth //the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
- a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order) //the election of the socialist candidate caused a political earthquake that nearly led to a military coupRelated Wordsinsurgency insurrection mutiny overthrow overturn rebellion revolt revolution subversion unrest uprising upset