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earthquake

('/[@]/r/T/,kw/eI/k )

Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; startling.(adjective)

source: webster1913

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity(noun.event)

Synonym:
quake, seism, temblor

source: wordnet30
a disturbance that is extremely disruptive(noun.state)

Example:
Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees.

source: wordnet30
A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock.(noun)

source: webster1913

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