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aftershock

/ˈæf.tɚ.ʃɑːk/
af · ter · shock
Plural:aftershocks
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aftershock Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A smaller earthquake that occurs in the same area after the main shock of a large earthquake.

Example

"Seismologists warned residents to remain outdoors as several strong aftershocks rattled the region throughout the night."

2

A secondary, delayed, or lingering repercussion following a sudden, traumatic, or disruptive event.

Example

"Global financial markets continued to experience the economic aftershocks of the banking crisis for nearly a decade."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aftershock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aftershock
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