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

So the researchers started looking into sounds and vibrations, which can travel quite far underwater. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Stand on a vibration plate Whole-body vibration plates trigger rapid, involuntary muscle contractions—imagine standing on a washing machine during the spin cycle. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 30 July 2026

The noise and vibration were a stark counterpoint to a lavishly upholstered interior filled with a few dozen comfortable seats. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Different vibration patterns tell you which hazard the patch detected. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026