aftershock

== English == === Etymology === From after- + shock. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæftɜɹʃɔk/ === Noun === aftershock (countable and uncountable, plural aftershocks) (seismology) An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock"). Synonym: afterquake (figuratively) By extension, any result or consequence following a major event. Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event. ==== Antonyms ==== foreshock ==== Translations ====