Earthquakelike

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of an earthquake.

    "Mr. Biden’s decision had earthquakelike magnitude in Hillaryland, as Mrs. Clinton’s closest supporters are collectively known."

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"Mr. Biden’s decision had earthquakelike magnitude in Hillaryland, as Mrs. Clinton’s closest supporters are collectively known."

Etymology

From earthquake + -like.

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