Associations to the word «Aftershock»

Wiktionary

AFTERSHOCK, noun. An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
AFTERSHOCK, noun. (figuratively) By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.

Dictionary definition

AFTERSHOCK, noun. A tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.

Wise words

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