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aftershock

/ˈɑːftəʃɒk/

/ˈæftərʃɑk/

Translations

aftershocknoun

aftershocks

/ˈɑːftəʃɒk/

/ˈæftərʃɑk/

The city experienced a strong aftershock following the earthquake.

Город испытал сильный афтершок после землетрясения.

Synonyms

aftershockadjective

/ˈɑːf.tə.ʃɒk/

/ˈæf.tɚ.ʃɑːk/

Used attributively to qualify nouns related to an aftershock.

Synonyms

aftershocknoun

A smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.

The city was still recovering from the aftershock that hit two days after the major earthquake.

A delayed effect or reaction following an initial event or situation.

The economic aftershock of the financial crisis was felt for years.

aftershockadjective

Relating to or occurring during an aftershock or as a consequence of one.

Researchers analyzed the aftershock sequence to understand the region's seismic risks.