Synonyms of vibration

vibration

noun

vī-ˈbrā-shən 

1

as in shaking

a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side

the vibration of the floor caused by thundering feet in the hallway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shaking
• trembling
• twitching
• quivering
• oscillation
• tremor
• shivering
• shuddering
• shake
• jiggling
• rocking
• tremble
• shudder
• twitch
• quiver
• quaking
• shiver
• palpitation
• juddering
• jiggle

2

as in energy

often vibrations plural a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings

the Eastern holistic philosophy that unhappy thoughts disrupt the vibrations from one's energy field, causing illness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energy
• aura
• chi
• ki
• light
• vibe(s)
• orgone
• spirit
• inner light
• soul
• nature
• life
• Shakti
• karma
• élan vital
• world soul
• lifeblood
• mana

3

as in odor

usually vibrations plural a special quality or impression associated with something

although the murders happened long ago, visitors to the house claim that it still gives off unsettling vibrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• odor
• air
• smell
• note
• atmosphere
• temper
• spirit
• mood
• aura
• flavor
• climate
• aroma
• ambience
• halo
• karma
• image
• suggestion
• characteristic
• picture
• tone
• color
• patina
• attribute
• property
• sense
• nimbus
• sensation
• feel
• romance
• feeling
• trait
• aureole
• character
• mystique
• notion
• peculiarity
• illusion
• mark
• overtone
• semblance
• genius loci

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vibration

Van Kralingen asked a longtime collaborator, a German vibration-technology scientist named Kerstin Kracht, to join the project. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Because the tool cuts through vibration rather than force, the edge is designed to stay closer to true, with reduced crushing or tearing on delicate parts and thin sheet stock. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

An inherent advantage of electric propulsion is the better noise, vibration, and harshness; the motors are smooth and quiet, and as a result, the Range Rover Electric is 7 decibels quieter than the V8. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

The pipe organ moment in ‘Skeletons’ was no less than immaculate vibrations. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026