Earthquake and Quaking

Earthquake

Earthquake noun - A violent disturbance (as of the political or social order).
Usage example: the election of the socialist candidate caused a political earthquake that nearly led to a military coup
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Quaking and earthquake are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quaking" instead a noun "Earthquake".

Quaking

Quaking adjective - Marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements.

Earthquake and quaking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earthquake" instead a noun "Quaking".

Nearby Words: quake, quaked, quaky
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