earthquakes

The word “earthquakes” has 2 syllables: earth-quakes

It's pronounced as /ˈɜːrθkweɪks/


What is synonym and antonym for earthquakes?

In the thesaurus, “earthquakes” has 80 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for earthquakes along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for earthquakes

  • aftershocks
  • bluster
  • bobberies
  • bouleversements
  • bustles
  • cataclysms
  • coils
  • commotions
  • convulsion
  • convulsions
  • eruptions
  • fault
  • fits
  • flare-ups
  • foreshocks
  • furores
  • furors
  • fusses
  • hubbubs
  • hullabaloos
  • hurly-burlies
  • insurgencies
  • insurrections
  • macroseism
  • microearthquakes
  • microseism
  • microseisms
  • movement
  • mutinies
  • outbreaks
  • outbursts
  • overthrows
  • overturns
  • pandemoniums
  • paroxysms
  • quake
  • quaker
  • quakes
  • rebellions
  • revolts
  • revolutions
  • routs
  • rows
  • ruckuses
  • ructions
  • rumpuses
  • seaquakes
  • seimicity
  • seism
  • seismism
  • seizures
  • shake
  • shakes
  • shindies
  • shindys
  • shock
  • shocks
  • slip
  • spasms
  • squalls
  • stews
  • stirs
  • storms
  • subversions
  • temblor
  • temblors
  • tempests
  • to-dos
  • trembler
  • tremors
  • tumults
  • turmoils
  • undulation
  • upheaval
  • upheavals
  • uprisings
  • uproars
  • upsets
  • welters
  • williwaws

Antonyms for earthquakes

  • perfection

Meanings of earthquakes

  • noun
    1. A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
    2. (planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies.

Example Sentences

  • Earthquakes are a common occurrence in this seismically active region.
  • The city has implemented strict building codes to withstand potential earthquakes.
  • Scientists study the patterns of earthquakes to better understand seismic activity.
  • Residents are encouraged to have earthquake preparedness kits in case of unexpected earthquakes.
  • The recent series of aftershocks heightened anxiety in the community already affected by previous earthquakes.

On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to earthquakes, such as: aftershocks, bluster, bobberies, bouleversements, bustles, cataclysms, coils.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

paroxysms

  • agonies
  • blazes
  • blowups
  • bluster
  • bobberies
  • bouleversements
  • bursts
  • bustles
  • cataclysms
  • coils
  • commotions
  • convulsions
  • deliriums
  • earthquakes
  • ebullitions
  • ecstasies
  • eruptions
  • explosions
  • firestorms
  • fits
  • flare-ups
  • flares
  • flashes
  • flushes
  • frenzies
  • furores
  • furors
  • fusses
  • gales
  • grouches
  • gushes
  • gusts
  • hubbubs
  • hullabaloos
  • hurly-burlies
  • insurgencies
  • insurrections
  • mutinies
  • outbreaks
  • outbursts
  • overthrows
  • overturns
  • pandemoniums
  • rages
  • raptures
  • rebellions
  • revolts
  • revolutions
  • routs
  • rows
  • ruckuses
  • ructions
  • rumpuses
  • seizures
  • shindies
  • shindys
  • spasms
  • squalls
  • stews
  • stirs
  • storms
  • subversions
  • tantrums
  • tempests
  • to-dos
  • transports
  • tumults
  • turmoils
  • upheavals
  • uprisings
  • uproars
  • upsets
  • welters
  • williwaws

quakes

  • aftershocks
  • agitates
  • beats
  • buckets
  • cataclysms
  • chatters
  • convulses
  • convulsions
  • dodders
  • earthquakes
  • flickers
  • fluctuates
  • flutters
  • foreshocks
  • jerks
  • jiggles
  • joggles
  • jolts
  • jounces
  • judders
  • microearthquakes
  • microseisms
  • oscillates
  • palpitates
  • pit-a-pats
  • pitter-patters
  • pulsates
  • pulses
  • quavers
  • quivers
  • rocks
  • seaquakes
  • shakes
  • shivers
  • shocks
  • shudders
  • sways
  • swings
  • temblors
  • thrills
  • throbs
  • trembles
  • tremors
  • twitches
  • undulates
  • upheavals
  • vibrates
  • wabbles
  • wavers
  • waves
  • wobbles

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