aftershock

aftershock
/af"teuhr shok', ahf"-/, n.
1. a small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake.
2. the effect, result, or repercussion of an event; aftermath; consequence: The aftershock of the bankruptcy was felt throughout the financial community.
[1890-95; AFTER + SHOCK1]

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