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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Synonyms for Earthquake
Spasm and earthquake are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spasm" instead a noun "Earthquake".
Spasm
Spasm noun - A painful sudden tightening of a muscle.
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Synonyms for Spasm
Earthquake and spasm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earthquake" instead a noun "Spasm".
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Spasm and Earthquake. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/earthquake/spasm
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Spasm or Earthquake. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/earthquake/spasm.
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