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vibration

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of vibration

1 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 of vibration

jiggling, oscillation, quivering, shaking, shivering, shuddering, trembling, twitching

Words Related to vibration

juddering [chiefly British], quaking, rocking

jiggle, palpitation, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, tremor, twitch

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

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

Synonyms of vibration

aura, chi (or ch'i), energy, ki, vibe(s)

Words Related to vibration

inner light, light, nature, orgone, soul, spirit

élan vital, life, lifeblood, Shakti (also Sakti), world soul

3 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 of vibration

air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper

Words Related to vibration

aureole (or aureola), mystique, romance

feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit

attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait

color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

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