ALL meanings of aftershock
af·ter·shock
A a - countable noun aftershock Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which occur after a large earthquake. 3
- countable noun aftershock People sometimes refer to the effects of an important event, especially a bad one, as the aftershock. 3
- noun aftershock one of a series of minor tremors occurring after the main shock of an earthquake 3
- noun aftershock a minor earthquake, usually one of a series, that follows a larger earthquake and originates at or near the same place 3
- noun aftershock A smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake. 1
- noun aftershock a small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake. 1
- noun aftershock the effect, result, or repercussion of an event; aftermath; consequence: The aftershock of the bankruptcy was felt throughout the financial community. 1
- noun aftershock tremors following an earthquake 1
- noun aftershock An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock"). 0
- noun aftershock (figuratively) By extension, any result or consequence following a major event. 0
- noun aftershock Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event. 0