Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
temblor
noun
/ˈtɛmblər/
Definition
A tremor or earthquake.
Examples
- The temblor shook the city, causing panic among the residents.
- After the temblor, the authorities advised people to stay indoors.
- Seismologists predicted that a temblor could occur in the region based on fault line activity.
Meaning
The term ‘temblor’ refers specifically to a shaking or vibration of the ground caused by seismic activity.
Synonyms
- earthquake
- quake
- shock
- tremor
