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aftershock
noun af·ter·shock \-ˌshäk\
: a smaller earthquake that occurs after a larger one
Full Definition of AFTERSHOCK
1
: an aftereffect of a distressing or traumatic event
2
: a minor shock following the main shock of an earthquake
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First Known Use of AFTERSHOCK
1847
Rhymes with AFTERSHOCK
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