shock
shock
ʃɑk
shaak
British pronunciation
/ʃɒk/

Definition & Meaning of "shock"in English

Shock
01

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

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The news of his sudden resignation came as a shock to everyone in the office.
02

a critical physical state in which the body fails to circulate blood effectively, leading to low oxygen delivery and potential organ collapse

03

a thick, dense cluster of something, especially hair

04

an involuntary bodily reaction caused by electric current passing through the body

05

a forceful clash or collision between opposing groups or combatants

06

a sudden disturbance in the earth's crust

07

a device that absorbs or dampens sudden mechanical force or vibration

08

a sudden, forceful jolt or impact

09

a tall bundle of grain sheaves stood upright in a field for drying

to shock
01

to surprise or upset someone greatly

Transitive: to shock sb
to shock definition and meaning
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The unexpected news of her friend 's death shocked her to the core.
02

to deeply offend or outrage someone’s moral sense or values

Transitive: to shock sb
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The scandalous artwork shocked the conservative community.
03

to cause physical or emotional trauma

Transitive: to shock sb
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The brutal assault shocked her, causing her to withdraw from others.
04

to cause a sudden jolt or reaction by passing electricity through something

Transitive: to shock sb/sth
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The faulty wire shocked him when he touched it.
05

to gather crops, especially grain, into bundles or stacks

Transitive: to shock crops
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The farmers shocked the wheat in the field after the harvest.
06

to collide with great force or impact

Intransitive
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The two cars shocked in the middle of the intersection.
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