aftershock
/ˈɑːftəʃɒk/noun
उच्चारण आर्फ़्टशॉक
भूकंप के बाद का झटका, पश्च-आघात
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noun
- 1
[C]
a smaller earthquake that happens after a bigger one
भूकंप के बाद का झटका, पश्च-आघात
- Several aftershocks were felt in the hours after the earthquake.
- People stayed outside their houses for fear of aftershocks.
- 2
[C, usually plural]
the effects of a shocking event that continue for some time after it
(किसी घटना का) बाद का असर
- The aftershocks of the financial crisis were felt for years.
Synonyms aftermath repercussions