Definition

plural noun. 1 a region of high pressure as from an earthquake or explosion traveling through a medium at a high velocity; 2 a repercussion from a startling event or upheaval

Example Sentence

The celebrity breakup sent shockwaves through the world of entertainment.

Synonyms

sudden strong wave; compression wave; seismic wave; blast wave

Antonyms

stillness

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