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aftershock

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɑːftə^rʃɒk/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(af′tər shok′, äf′-)

af•ter•shock (af′tər shok′, äf′-),USA pronunciation n.

Geologya small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake.
the effect, result, or repercussion of an event;
aftermath;
consequence:The aftershock of the bankruptcy was felt throughout the financial community.

after + shock¹ 1890–95

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