shock

/ʃˈɒk/

/ˈʃɑk/

[noun] [verb]

Shock

[NOUN]

the feeling of strong surprise caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

synonyms : daze

stupor

a severe medical condition following an extreme drop in blood pressure, caused by a massive blood loss, serious burns, etc., which makes the person feel cold, have rapid pulse and breathing

a bushy mass of hair on someone's head

a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

synonyms : electric shock

electrical shock

the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

synonyms : impact

an instance of agitation of the earth's crust

synonyms : seismic disturbance

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

synonyms : blow

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

synonyms : cushion

shock absorber

a sudden jarring impact

synonyms : jar

jolt

jounce

a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field

to shock

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cause strong surprise or to upset

synonyms : ball over

blow out of the water

floor

take aback

strike with disgust or revulsion

synonyms : appal

inflict a trauma upon

synonyms : traumatise

traumatize

subject to electrical shocks

collect or gather into shocks

collide violently

strike with horror or terror

Examples

1. The daredevil performer, Max, shocked the audience by performing his entire circus act in his birthday suit.

2. Jessica's parents were shocked when they discovered she swings both ways.

3. They were shocked to find out that their favorite band was breaking up.

4. After the initial shock, Lisa got a grip on herself and called an ambulance.

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