Heartquake

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Trembling of the heart or emotions; trepidation; fear. figuratively
"in many an hour of danger and heart-quake"

Synonyms

agitation cold sweat creeps disquiet goose bumps horripilation

Example

"Earthquake gives me heartquake."

Etymology

From heart + quake.

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