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aftershock

af·ter·shock [ áftər shòk ] (plural af·ter·shocks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small earthquake: a small earthquake, usually one of several, that follows a larger one

2. delayed reaction: a delayed psychological or physical reaction to a serious event or trauma

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