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