terremoto

Definitions of terremoto
  1. noun
    shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
    synonyms: sisma
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    types:
    maremoto, tromba marina
    an earthquake at the sea bed
    type of:
    fenomeno geologico
    a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth
  2. noun
    a very troublesome child
    synonyms: mariolo, scompiglio
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    type of:
    birba, birbante, birichino, diavoletto, folletto, moccioso, monello, sbarazzino
    one who is playfully mischievous
  3. noun
    a person who inspires fear or dread
    synonyms: scompiglio, terrore
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    type of:
    anima, elemento, essere umano, individuo, microcosmo, persona, tipo, uomo
    a human being
  4. noun
    the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
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    sovversione, sovvertimento
    the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
  5. noun
    a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
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